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Patch Clamp Recordings from Mouse Retinal Neurons in a Dark-adapted Slice Preparation
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2010
Here we describe a procedure for generating dark-adapted slices of the mouse retina for electrophysiological recordings.
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Recording Light-evoked Postsynaptic Responses in Neurons in Dark-adapted, Mouse Retinal Slice Preparations Using Patch Clamp Techniques
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2015
We will demonstrate how to prepare retinal slices from the mouse eye and record light responses in retinal neurons. The entire procedure is conducted in dark-adapted conditions.
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Electroretinogram Recording for Infants and Children under Anesthesia to Achieve Optimal Dark Adaptation and International Standards
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2020
Adhering to international standards and maintaining retinal dark adaptation are critical to acquire valid full-field electroretinogram responses in the diagnosis and management of inherited retinal diseases. A practical protocol using a portable darkroom is provided to obtain full-field electroretinogram for infants and children under sedation or general anesthesia in the operating room setting.
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An Isolated Retinal Preparation to Record Light Response from Genetically Labeled Retinal Ganglion Cells
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2011
This article provides a description of how to dissect and record from the isolated retinal preparation in mouse. In particular, we describe how to record light responses from a fluorescently labeled ganglion cell population and subsequently identify and analyze its morphology.
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Dark Triad and Person Perception
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2025
Person perception is influenced by both external behaviors and the observer’s internal characteristics, including personality traits. Individuals with dark personality traits, comprising psychopathy, Machiavellianism, and narcissism — collectively known as the dark triad – exhibit manipulative and exploitative tendencies in social contexts. These traits affect how they perceive others and how they are perceived.The Role of Dark Personality Traits in Person PerceptionBlack et al. (2014) explored...
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Cones support the initial recovery of visual sensitivity after bright illumination, whereas rods become increasingly important as adaptation continues. This division reflects the different contributions of the two photoreceptor classes during recovery. Examining these phases separately helps distinguish whether an abnormal response is more closely associated with cone function, rod function, or both.
Rhodopsin regeneration restores the visual pigment needed for rod sensitivity, while changes in retinal signaling adjust how photoreceptor responses are transmitted through the visual system. These processes work together rather than representing isolated events. Their combined contribution explains why recovery develops over time and why later sensitivity is increasingly associated with rod activity.
The time course shows how visual sensitivity changes from the early cone-supported phase to the later rod-associated phase. Rather than providing only a single measurement, it describes the progression of recovery after illumination. This pattern can reveal whether adaptation proceeds as expected and can help characterize altered photoreceptor or retinal signaling function.
Testing evaluates how rod- and cone-mediated sensitivity recover after exposure to bright illumination. Measurements of the recovery time course and sensitivity provide functional information about photoreceptor performance rather than relying only on a reported visual symptom. The resulting assessment can help determine whether responses associated with rods, cones, or both are abnormal.
Clinicians may use this testing when visual complaints suggest difficulty adjusting to changing light conditions or when retinal function requires further evaluation. Because the assessment examines rod and cone recovery, it can help identify dysfunction within the retina or along the visual pathway. It therefore adds functional context to the evaluation of visual symptoms.
Research applications include studying retinal disease, clarifying photoreceptor biology, and evaluating therapeutic outcomes. Tracking sensitivity and recovery over time provides a functional measure that can be compared across disease states or during treatment. This approach helps investigators determine whether retinal responses change in ways consistent with altered photoreceptor function or therapeutic effects.