A study by the University of California, Irvine, has shown how disruption of the circadian clock, the body’s own 24-hour biological pacemaker, can accelerate the progression of colorectal cancer by impairing the intestinal microbiome and intestinal barrier function. This discovery offers new opportunities for prevention and treatment strategies. The study, published in the journal Science […]
A major breakthrough in the understanding of the sleep mechanism opens up new possibilities for the treatment of sleep disorders and associated neuropsychiatric diseases: Scientists have identified the melatonin receptor MT1 as a crucial regulator of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. The Importance of REM Sleep REM sleep is very important for dreaming, memory consolidation […]
The mesmerizing shades of blue and orange in the sky at the beginning and end of a sunny day may play a significant role in setting people’s internal clocks. An innovative LED light that alternates between orange and blue light outperformed two other light devices in increasing melatonin levels in a small group of study […]
A study by the University of Otago has found that, contrary to popular belief, the timing of evening screen use, rather than the activity itself, has a negative impact on adolescents’ sleep. Current sleep guidelines recommend no screen use in the hour or two before bedtime. However, the researchers found that screen use in the […]
A patient falls asleep in the dentist’s chair despite the fear of an upcoming procedure. A seemingly unremarkable act, but for dentists familiar with the latest sleep research, this is an indication of a life-threatening condition. In a research report published in the Journal of the American Dental Association, researchers from Rutgers Health have identified […]
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