photobiology
Light affects organisms
Photobiology is the study of how light affects living organisms.
The field encompasses photosynthesis in plants, vitamin D production in human skin, circadian rhythms, and the damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation.
Photobiology research has improved treatments for skin conditions using targeted light therapy.
Therapeutic ultraviolet light exposure
- light therapyTreatment using bright lamps
- jaundice treatmentIntervention for yellowing condition
- blue light therapyTargeted wavelength skin treatment
- photobiomodulationTherapeutic cellular light exposure
Molecule's tint-causing portion
- retinalOf eye's inner lining
- photomorphogenesisPlant growth shaped by illumination
- circadianDaily biological cycle
- red-lightTraffic control commanding halt
Wavelengths shorter than violet
- visible lightRadiation the eye detects
- infraredHeat-bearing electromagnetic waves
- spectrumContinuous range of values
- UVALong-wave ultraviolet
UVB · UVC · photon · electromagnetic radiation · solar radiation · PAR · blue light · red light
Light-harvesting plant pigment
- chloroplastsPhotosynthesis-performing cell structures
- stomataMicroscopic plant pores
- carotenoidsFat-soluble plant pigments
Bioluminescent nocturnal beetle
- bioluminescentEmitting light through biology
- glow-wormBioluminescent beetle larva
- anglerfishBioluminescent deep-sea predator
- dragonfishFanged deep-sea fish
jellyfish · aequorin · counterillumination · deep-sea · symbiotic bacteria
Restoring damaged genetic code
- photodegradationLight-induced chemical breakdown
- sunburnUV-induced skin inflammation
- photoagingUV-caused skin deterioration
- melaninNatural coloring compound
Study of light-matter interaction
- fluorescenceLight emitted after absorption
- irradianceIncident power per area
- photometryMeasuring light intensity
- PARMulti-use abbreviation
fluence · dose-response · spectrophotometry · wavelength · intensity
UV treatment
Therapeutic ultraviolet light exposure
- light therapyTreatment using bright lamps
- jaundice treatmentIntervention for yellowing condition
- blue light therapyTargeted wavelength skin treatment
chromophore
Molecule's tint-causing portion
- retinalOf eye's inner lining
- photomorphogenesisPlant growth shaped by illumination
- circadianDaily biological cycle
ultraviolet
Wavelengths shorter than violet
- visible lightRadiation the eye detects
- infraredHeat-bearing electromagnetic waves
- spectrumContinuous range of values
UVA · UVB · UVC · photon · electromagnetic radiation · solar radiation · PAR · blue light · red light · sunlight
chlorophyll
Light-harvesting plant pigment
- chloroplastsPhotosynthesis-performing cell structures
- stomataMicroscopic plant pores
- carotenoidsFat-soluble plant pigments
firefly
Bioluminescent nocturnal beetle
- bioluminescentEmitting light through biology
- glow-wormBioluminescent beetle larva
- anglerfishBioluminescent deep-sea predator
dragonfish · jellyfish · aequorin · counterillumination · deep-sea · symbiotic bacteria
DNA repair
Restoring damaged genetic code
- photodegradationLight-induced chemical breakdown
- sunburnUV-induced skin inflammation
- photoagingUV-caused skin deterioration
melanin · antioxidant · CPD
spectroscopy
Study of light-matter interaction
- fluorescenceLight emitted after absorption
- irradianceIncident power per area
- photometryMeasuring light intensity
PAR · fluence · dose-response · spectrophotometry · wavelength · intensity
photobiologyradiobiology
Study of radiation's biological effects
photo, biology, biological, biologist, biochemistry, photosynthesis, biophysics, phototherapy, photosynthetic