Melatonin is ubiquitous molecule with wide distribution in nature and is produced by many
living organisms. In human beings, pineal gland is the major site for melatonin production …

Insulin resistance is a main determinant in the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus and a
major cause of morbidity and mortality. The circadian timing system consists of a central …

This study tested the hypothesis that acute exposure to light during nighttime sleep
adversely affects next-morning glucose homeostasis and whether this effect occurs via …

Circadian rhythms evolved through adaptation to daily light/dark changes in the
environment; they are believed to be regulated by the core circadian clock interlocking …

Architectural lighting has potent biological effects but applied lighting practices that
capitalize on this potential have been limited. In this review, we endeavor to consolidate and …

The present review draws together wide-ranging studies performed over the last decades
that catalogue the effects of artificial-light-at-night (ALAN) upon living species and their …

Aims This systematic review and meta‐analysis evaluated the associations between shift
work patterns and risks of specific types of obesity. Methods PubMed was searched until …

Availability of artificial light and light-emitting devices have altered human temporal life,
allowing 24-hour healthcare, commerce and production, and expanding social life around …

The circadian system serves one of the most fundamental properties present in nearly all
organisms: it generates 24-h rhythms in behavioral and physiological processes and …

Background In this review, we examine the continually expanding and increasingly
compelling data linking radiation and various chemicals in our environment to the current …