FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 24, 2019·4 min readTurning to turkey’s tryptophan to boost mood? Not so fastResearch examines the myths and science behind how the amino acid tryptophan, associated with turkey, affects mood.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 6, 2019·5 min readHuman breast milk may help babies tell time via circadian signals from momBreast milk may help train the circadian clock in young babies. The hormonal composition of breast milk changes throughout the day, with cortisol levels being higher in the morning and melatonin levels being higher at night.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 9, 2019·2 min readStudy links poor sleep with poor nutritionA retrospective analysis finds a correlation between sleep disorders and a lack of essential vitamins and minerals.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
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 27, 2018·4 min readPostnatal Depression Could be Linked to Fewer Daylight Hours During Late PregnancyA new study reports women who are in their third trimester of pregnancy during months with less day light are at an increased risk of developing postnatal depression.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 6, 2018·4 min readGene Linked to Job Related Exhaustion in Shift Workers Increases Alzheimer’s RiskResearchers 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
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
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 30, 2018·4 min readRhythms of the NightPhase shifts and melatonin suppression appear to be functionally independent, researchers report.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
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
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
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