Olfactory, Taste, and Photo Sensory Receptors in Non-sensory Organs: It Just Makes Sense
Frontiers in Physiology, 2018 Sensory receptors that detect and respond to light, taste, and smell primarily belong to the G-protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) superfamily. In addition to their established roles in the nose, tongue, and eyes, these sensory GPCRs have been found in many ‘
Nicholas M. Dalesio +4 more
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Sensory Transduction and Subjective Experience: Expression of eight genes in three senses suggests a radical model of consciousness [PDF]
, 2007 Recent research into whole genome mapping of the mouse brain has made possible direct investigation of the brain expression of unusual genes. A search of the Allen Brain Atlas database has provided genetic and neuro-anatomical evidence for widespread ...
Chris C. King
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A supramolecular assembly of cone‐specific G‐protein and cryptochrome 4a on lipid bilayer
The FEBS Journal, EarlyView.Immobilized phospholipid bilayers on a sensor chip surface serve as membrane platform to investigate critical protein–lipid and protein–protein interaction processes by surface plasmon resonance. The putative magnetoreceptor cryptochrome 4a and the myristoylated cone‐specific G‐protein α‐subunit (Gtα) bind with high affinity to immobilized lipid ...
Ümmügülsüm Güzelsoy‐Flügge +3 more
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The hidden science of haptics: A pedagogical review of tactile evaluation in cosmetics
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, EarlyView.This review explores the physiological basis of tactile perception and critically examines classical and emerging sensory methods used in cosmetics, advocating for broader methodological integration and recognition of sensory analysis in the field. Abstract Sensory analysis is a cornerstone of cosmetic development, yet remains underrepresented in peer ...
Morgane Postec +2 more
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Thermal constraints on in vivo optogenetic manipulations. [PDF]
, 2019 A key assumption of optogenetics is that light only affects opsin-expressing neurons. However, illumination invariably heats tissue, and many physiological processes are temperature-sensitive.
Kreitzer, Anatol C +2 more
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Advances in cardiac devices and bioelectronics augmented with artificial intelligence
The Journal of Physiology, EarlyView.Abstract figure legend Interfaces between the human heart, diagnostic bioelectronics, artificial intelligence, and clinical care. From left to right: Human heart and biosensor interface; representative waveforms of common diagnostic bioelectronic sensing modalities.
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Visual Responses in Mice Lacking Critical Components of All Known Retinal Phototransduction Cascades [PDF]
, 2010 The mammalian visual system relies upon light detection by outer-retinal rod/cone photoreceptors and melanopsin-expressing retinal ganglion cells. Gnat1(-/-); Cnga3(-/-); Opn4(-/-) mice lack critical elements of each of these photoreceptive mechanisms ...
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Color vision: Opsins and options [PDF]
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 1999 A recent estimate suggests that we can potentially distinguish 2.3 million colors (1), and yet we achieve this by comparing the rates at which photons are absorbed in just three classes of retinal photopigment (Fig. 1 Lower). The photopigments consist of 11-cis-retinal bound to different “opsins,” which are members of the large family of G-protein ...
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Colour Vision Deficiency in Health Professions Education: A Narrative Literature Review
The Clinical Teacher, Volume 23, Issue 3, June 2026.ABSTRACT Background Colour vision deficiency (CVD) or colour blindness can affect healthcare professionals in tasks that require colour perception. Despite its occurrence, there is limited awareness within healthcare education to support students and practitioners with CVD.
Marnie Imhoff +3 more
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EVOLUTION OF THE CIRCADIAN CLOCK IN EXTREME ENVIRONMENT: LESSONS FROM CAVEFISH. [PDF]
, 2010 Evolution has been strongly influenced by the daily cycles of temperature and light imposed by the rotation of the Earth. Fascinating demonstrations of this are seen in extreme environments such as caves where some animals have remained completely ...
Cavallari, Nicola
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