FeaturedPsychology·May 14, 2012·2 min readLet There Be Light: It’s Good for Our BrainsEPFL scientists have proven that light intensity influences our cognitive performance and how alert we feel, and that these positive...Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 22, 2014·2 min readLight Emitting E-Readers before Bedtime Can Adversely Impact SleepResearchers report reading an e-book before bed will keep you awake longer than reading a book.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience Videos·March 6, 2015·7 min readResearch Suggests Brain’s Melatonin May Trigger SleepThe brain's naturally made melatonin contributes to falling and staying asleep.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 18, 2015·3 min readIs Overexposure to Artificial Light Affecting Our Health?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
FeaturedNeurology·September 11, 2015·5 min readMelatonin May Influence Multiple Sclerosis Disease ActivityA 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
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 8, 2016·3 min readGut Bacteria Have Own Circadian ClockResearchers report our gut bacteria is sensitive to melatonin and expresses its own circadian rhythm.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 10, 2016·3 min readPlenty of Daytime Light May Reduce Effects of Blue Light Screens on SleepAccording to researchers, daytime light exposure may help to combat the negative effect blue light exposure has on sleep.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·January 19, 2017·5 min readInsecticides Mimic Melatonin, Creating Higher Risk of DiabetesAccording 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
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 6, 2017·6 min readStudy Identifies ‘Night Owl’ Gene VariantA 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
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 8, 2017·5 min readLater Circadian Timing of Food Intake Is Associated with Increased Body Mass IndexAccording 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
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 30, 2018·4 min readRhythms of the NightPhase shifts and melatonin suppression appear to be functionally independent, researchers report.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
