rhodopsin
rhodopsin (visual purple) The light-sensitive pigment found in the
rods of the vertebrate retina. It consists of a protein component,
opsin, linked to a nonprotein
chromophore,
retinal (or
retinene), a derivative of
vitamin A. Light falling on the rod is absorbed by the retinal, which changes its form and separates from the opsin component; this initiates the transmission of a nerve impulse to the brain. The great sensitivity of rhodopsin allows vision in dim light (night vision). See also
dark adaptation.
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UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA AT LAS VEGAS TO CELEBRATE WINTER COMMENCEMENT DEC. 15 AT THOMAS, MACK CENTER
News Wire article from: US Fed News Service, Including US State News; 12/12/2009; 700+ words
; LAS VEGAS, Dec. 11 -- The University of Nevada at Las Vegas issued the following news release: WHAT University of Nevada, Las Vegas Winter 2009 Commencement...support for higher education in Nevada. In addition, Smatresk will honor...
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Researchers from University of Nevada report recent findings in machine learning.(Report)
Newspaper article from: Robotics & Machine Learning; 12/14/2009; 700+ words
; ...wrote H. Sahin and colleagues, University of Nevada. The researchers concluded...Gordaninejad, University of Nevada, Dept. of Mech Engineering...Machine Learning, University of Nevada. This article was prepared by...
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Researchers from University of Nevada discuss findings in dynamic systems.
Newspaper article from: Journal of Technology; 12/15/2009; 700+ words
; ...wrote U. Aridogan and colleagues, University of Nevada. The researchers concluded...contact K.K. Leang, University of Nevada, Dept. of Mech Engineering...Dynamic Systems, University of Nevada. This article was prepared by...
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Research from University of Nevada reveals new findings on smoking.(Report)
Newspaper article from: Biotech Week; 12/9/2009; 700+ words
; ...wrote D.M. Cook and colleagues, University of Nevada. The researchers concluded: "Men, Latinos...contacting D.M. Cook, University of Nevada, School Community Health Science, Nevada Center Biostatistics & Informat, Lombardi...
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University of Nevada, Las Vegas.(PEOPLE WATCH)(university president Neal J. Smatresk )(Brief article)
Magazine article from: University Business; 9/1/2009; ; 487 words
; Neal J. Smatresk has become the ninth president of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, after having served as acting president following the demotion of former president, David Ashley, in July. He had been executive vice president and provost.
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New radioanalytical and nuclear chemistry study findings have been reported by scientists at University of Nevada.
Newspaper article from: Chemicals & Chemistry; 12/18/2009; 700+ words
; ...technetium is being explored at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. Our goal is to investigate...and colleagues, University of Nevada. The researchers concluded...conducted at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. Journal of Radioanalytical...
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Research from University of Nevada broadens understanding of genetics.
Newspaper article from: Genomics & Genetics Weekly; 12/11/2009; 700+ words
; ...abortion," wrote J.L. Koop and colleagues, University of Nevada. The researchers concluded: "Characterization...additional information, contact J.A. Zeh, University of Nevada, Dept. of Biology, Reno, NV 89557, USA. The...
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Research from University of Nevada provides new data on inorganic chemistry.
Newspaper article from: Chemicals & Chemistry; 12/11/2009; 700+ words
; ...imidazole," wrote J. Shearer and colleagues, University of Nevada. The researchers concluded: "This likely results...additional information, contact J. Shearer, University of Nevada, Dept. of Chemical, Reno, NV 89557, USA...
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New chemical physics study findings reported from University of Nevada.
Newspaper article from: Physics Week; 12/15/2009; 700+ words
; ...W.C. Stolte and colleagues, University of Nevada. The researchers concluded...W.C. Stolte, University of Nevada, Dept. of Chemical, Las Vegas...Chemical Physics, University of Nevada. This article was prepared by...
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Studies from University of Nevada have provided new information about economics.
Newspaper article from: Economics Week; 12/11/2009; 572 words
; ...Nzegwu," wrote S. Charusheela and colleagues, University of Nevada. The researchers concluded: "Working from that...For more information, contact S. Charusheela, University of Nevada, 4505 Maryland Pkwy, Box 455055, Las Vegas...
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Sierra Nevada Brewing Company
Book article from: International Directory of Company Histories
...production underway, Sierra Nevada's first employee, Steve...students at California State University had a healthy thirst for beer...fans began to seek out Sierra Nevada's beers. A May, 1984 profile...attention in the media, Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, Porter, and Stout...
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University of Nevada
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
University of Nevada at Reno and Las Vegas; land-grant and state supported; coeducational; chartered 1864, opened 1874 at Elko, moved to Reno...
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Reno: Economy
Encyclopedia entry from: Cities of the United States
...colleges. Job Opportunities in Nevada (JOIN) works to ensure that companies...Meadows Community College and the University of Nevada, Reno. Several other educational...needs of employers such as the Nevada Prepaid Tuition Program, the Millennium...
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Henderson: Communications
Encyclopedia entry from: Cities of the United States
...Economic Research at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Available...lasvegassun.com Nevada State Museum and Historical...and politics (Reno: University of Nevada Press, 2002...David W., The complete Nevada traveler: the affectionate...
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Las Vegas: Communications
Encyclopedia entry from: Cities of the United States
...Business and Economic Research at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Available www.unlv...page. Available www.lasvegas nevada.gov Clark County home page...Available www.lasvegassun.com Nevada State Museum and Historical Society...
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