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Ep 124 The full spectrum of color vision deficiency

Sep 5, 2023

Delving into the world of color vision deficiency, this podcast explores the origins of color vision, its non-universal nature, and its impact on industry. It discusses various types of color vision deficiencies and their genetic basis, the history of color vision deficiency, and advancements in understanding and accommodating individuals with color vision deficiency. The podcast also touches on the role of color vision in animals and the possibility of treating color vision deficiency with gene therapy.

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Color vision deficiency can be classified into different types, including anomalous trichromacy, dichromacy, and monochromacy.

John Dalton's scientific description of color vision deficiency in the late 18th century paved the way for further understanding of the condition.

Color vision deficiency has practical implications in transportation and safety, leading to the need for alternative signaling methods.

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Different Types of Color Vision Deficiency

Color vision deficiency can be classified into different types, including anomalous trichromacy, dichromacy, and monochromacy. Anomalous trichromacy refers to a shift in the sensitivity of one or more cones, resulting in difficulties distinguishing between specific colors. Dichromacy involves the loss of function of one type of cone, leading to the inability to perceive certain colors. Monochromacy is the most severe form, characterized by the complete absence of color discrimination. These color vision deficiencies can be hereditary and are caused by mutations in genes related to cone cells and opsins.

Introduction

2min

Personal Experience with Color Vision Deficiency

9min

Recipe, Website Features, and Sponsor Ads

4min

Color Vision Deficiencies and Cone Cells

10min

Types of Color Vision Deficiencies and Their Genetic Basis

14min

Functional Tetra Chromacy and Color Vision Evolution

4min

The Role of Color Vision in Animals

18min

The History and Development of Color Vision Deficiency

16min

Understanding Color Vision Deficiency and Promoting Inclusivity

2min

10.

Exploring Color Vision Deficiencies and Glasses

9min

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Research papers, gratitude, and a call to action

3min

There’s no denying that human imagination is a powerful thing. It has led us to create incredible works of art, literature that transports its readers to other realms, technology that revolutionizes the way we communicate and travel, music and film that makes us laugh, cry, and hit repeat. But our imagination often falls short when trying to conceive of the world from another person’s perspective, especially when it comes to senses. In this episode, we delve into one of the most prominent examples of this: color vision and color vision deficiencies. First, we take you through how color vision works and just how non-universal this experience is. We then explore the origins of color vision and what evolutionary significance it may have held before getting into the discovery of color vision deficiency and its impact on industry. We close out this colorful episode by chatting about some of the latest developments and products geared towards those with color vision deficiency.

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This Podcast Will Kill You

Ep 124 The full spectrum of color vision deficiency

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Different Types of Color Vision Deficiency

John Dalton's Discovery

Practical Implications of Color Vision Deficiency

Genetics Play a Role in Color Vision Deficiency

The Evolution and Purpose of Color Vision

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts