Scientific Findings

Research Publications

The Science of Light Center is revolutionary in creating research for a brighter future.

Read our research publications:

Violet light suppresses lens-induced myopia via neuropsin (OPN5) in mice

Violet-light suppression of thermogenesis by opsin 5 hypothalamic neurons

Adaptive Thermogenesis in Mice Is Enhanced by Opsin 3-Dependent Adipocyte Light Sensing

Neuropsin (OPN5) Mediates Local Light-Dependent Induction of Circadian Clock Genes and Circadian Photoentrainment in Exposed Murine Skin

An opsin 5-dopamine pathway mediates light-dependent vascular development in the eye

A direct and melanopsin-dependent fetal light response regulates mouse eye development

Collaborator’s relevant scientific publications:

Spectral Lighting Simulations: Computing Circadian Light

Measuring Circadian Lighting through High Dynamic Range Photography

Tri-stimulus Color Accuracy in Image-based Sky Models: Simulating the impact of Color Distributions throughout the Sky-Dome on Daylight interiors with Different Orientations