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Mice with severe degeneration of the outer retina still retain substantial photic sensitivity for pupillary responses ([1][1], [2][2]), as well as for other light-regulated phenomena including phase shifting of circadian rhythms ([3][3]) and suppression of pineal melatonin synthesis ([4][4]).
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