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Gene Linked to Job Related Exhaustion in Shift Workers Increases Alzheimer’s Risk

Neuroscience NewsJuly 6, 2018

Researchers report a variation of the MTNR1A gene is linked to an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease in older people. The same gene has previously been implicated in reduced tolerance to shift work in the aging population. ... Read More...

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How Melatonin Promotes Sleep

Neuroscience NewsMay 15, 2018

According 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...

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Rhythms of the Night

Neuroscience NewsApril 30, 2018

Phase shifts and melatonin suppression appear to be functionally independent, researchers report.... Read More...

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Later Circadian Timing of Food Intake Is Associated with Increased Body Mass Index

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 8, 2017

According to researchers, those who eat in close proximity to their natural melatonin onset are more likely to have a higher percentage of body fat and BMI than those who eat earlier.... Read More...

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Study Identifies ‘Night Owl’ Gene Variant

Neuroscience NewsApril 6, 2017

A new study reveals those with the 'night owl' variant of the CRY1 gene have longer circadian cycles than other people, making them stay awake for longer at night.... Read More...

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Insecticides Mimic Melatonin, Creating Higher Risk of Diabetes

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 19, 2017

According to a new study, synthetic chemicals found in some insecticides can bind to melatonin receptors, creating a higher risk for people to develop diabetes and other metabolic disorders.... Read More...

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Plenty of Daytime Light May Reduce Effects of Blue Light Screens on Sleep

Neuroscience NewsAugust 10, 2016

According to researchers, daytime light exposure may help to combat the negative effect blue light exposure has on sleep.... Read More...

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Gut Bacteria Have Own Circadian Clock

Neuroscience NewsAugust 8, 2016

Researchers report our gut bacteria is sensitive to melatonin and expresses its own circadian rhythm.... Read More...

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Melatonin May Influence Multiple Sclerosis Disease Activity

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 11, 2015

A new study reports a small group of people with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis experienced improvement to their symptoms during the fall and winter seasons.... Read More...

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Is Overexposure to Artificial Light Affecting Our Health?

Neuroscience NewsMarch 18, 2015

Overexposure to artificial light, especially from devices which emit blue light, can suppress melatonin and disrupt the circadian cycle, a new study reports.... Read More...

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