FeaturedNeuroscience·November 15, 2020·3 min readWhy Melatonin Promotes SleepIn worms, melatonin promotes sleep by activating the BK channel through the MT1 receptor.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 11, 2020·8 min readNovel melatonin receptor molecules make possible therapies to adjust biological clockResearchers identified molecules that can modulate circadian rhythms by binding to the MT1 melatonin receptor in the hypothalamus.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 24, 2019·7 min readA good night’s sleep may be in sight: New 3D models of melatonin receptors shed light on sleep disordersResearchers have created new 3D maps of two melatonin receptors. The models can be used to help develop new treatments that not only improve sleep, but may also treat a variety of other conditions from diabetes to cancer.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 15, 2018·4 min readHow Melatonin Promotes SleepAccording to a new study, melatonin works by suppressing neurons that keep you awake and alert. The findings could pave the way for new treatments for insomnia.Read More