Sensory evolution: A dazzling hack to cope with bright light in owls and whales.
Curr Biol
; 33(22): R1200-R1202, 2023 11 20.
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ABSTRACT
When exposed to sudden changes in light intensity, rod-dominated retinas of animals with highly sensitive dim-vision risk critical damage. A new study finds that owls and deep-diving whales have evolved an identical photoprotection mechanism to delay toxic all-trans retinal release, a discovery with potential medical implications.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Baleias
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Estrigiformes
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Animals
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En
Ano de publicação:
2023
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Article