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Lights on for the nervous system: exploring the effects of photobiomodulation - Part A, Volume 187 in the International Review of Neurobiology series, highlights new advances in understanding how light interacts with the human body and brain. This comprehensive volume presents chapters written by an international board of authors, covering the history and theory of therapeutic light use, the underlying mechanisms of light–cell interactions, and the systemic effects of light exposure. It explores cognitive enhancement, sleep regulation, and microbiome modulation, as well as the potential of light-based interventions for neurodegenerative disorders, chronic pain, traumatic brain injury, depression, and retinal diseases. Together, these chapters provide a detailed overview of the biological and clinical impact of light on health and disease.

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Author:   Subashchandrabose Chinnathambi (Additional Professor Department of Neurochemistry National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences Hospital Bangalore, Karnataka, India)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Imprint:   Academic Press Inc
ISBN:  

9780443344138

ISBN 10:   0443344132
Pages:   322
Publication Date:   01 March 2026
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

HISTORY + THEORY History of Humans Using Light Theory of Light: Why Should It Work MECHANISMS Mechanisms of Light Systemic Effects of Light Light Application and Dosage How Does Light Affect Brain Activity Light Talks: The Role of Biophoton in Cellular Communication Biophotons: Communication with Light EFFECT OF LIGHT IN HEALTH Light Effects on Brain Activity: Simulations/Dynamic Function Cognitive Enhancement through Transcranial Infrared Laser Stimulation: Insights from Research Light Effects on the Microbiome Lights On for Sleep EFFECT OF LIGHT IN DISEASE Exploring the Effect of Red and Near Infrared Light on Neurodegenerative Disease Light Effects on Parkinson's Disease: Intracranial Application Light Effects on Parkinson's Disease: Transcranial Application Lights On for Chronic Pain Light Effects on Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy and TBI Light Effects on Traumatic Brain Injury Light Effects on Depression Light Effects on Retinal Disease Does Light Change the Inner Workings of Cells?

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Subashchandrabose Chinnathambi is Additional Professor Department of Neurochemistry National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences Hospital Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

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