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·September 23, 2024·4 min read

Melatonin Receptor is Key to REM Sleep and Memory

Scientists have identified the melatonin MT1 receptor as a key regulator of REM sleep, crucial for memory, dreaming, and emotional regulation. This discovery may pave the way for targeted treatments for sleep disorders and conditions like Parkinson’s and dementia, which are linked to REM disruptions.

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·March 23, 2023·4 min read

Use of Melatonin Linked to Decreased Self-Harm in Young People

Melatonin reduces self-harm in young people with depression and anxiety. The effects were more pronounced in females with anxiety and depression.

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·November 11, 2022·4 min read

Researchers Pinpoint ‘Depressing’ Gut Microbe With Potential for Psychobiotic Drugs

Examining the gut microbiome of those with major depressive disorder, researchers identify the presence of the bacteria Faecalibacterium prausnitzii as being responsible for the functional discrepancies between healthy individuals and those with MDD.

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·October 16, 2021·4 min read

Why Do We Wake Around 3am and Dwell On Our Fears and Shortcomings?

Researchers investigate why many of us wake in the middle of the night and dwell on our fears.

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·September 3, 2017·5 min read

Is ADHD Really a Sleep Problem?

A recent study proposes a new theory that states ADHD may be linked to problems with regular circadian sleep. Researchers found in 75% of people with ADHD, the physiological sleep phases was delayed by 1.5 hours.