Darkness is a stress because it impairs mitochondrial energy production
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If it is true that...
Retinal injury is caused by ordinary light when the eyes are sensitized by melatonin, prolactin, and polyunsaturated fats 1 0 2and
Melatonin and prolactin are induced by stress 1 0 2and
Darkness is a stress because it impairs mitochondrial energy production 1 0 2and
Polyunsaturated fats that accumulate in the brain and retina damage mitochondria 1 0 2Then it must be true that...
Retinopathy of prematurity has blinded tens of thousands of people 1 0 2Mentions
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