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  "id": 7626164,
  "title": "Divergence of Melanopsin's Intrinsic Properties and Downstream Actions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/divergence-of-melanopsins-intrinsic-properties-and-downstream-actions",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "bioRxiv",
    "slug": "biorxiv",
    "url": "https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.64898/2026.09.09.750349v1?rss=1"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Opsins are light-activated receptors. A basic question is how the molecular properties of an opsin shape its effects on the organism. In mammals, melanopsin regulates perception, cognition, physiology, and mood. Because these actions are vital, an international standard has been formulated to express light in terms of melanopsin stimulation. Short wavelengths are absorbed best by melanopsin and…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}