Synthetic molecular probes, chemosensors, and nanosensors used in combination with
innovative assay protocols hold great potential for the development of robust, low-cost, and …

Sleep is an essential component of overall human health but is so tightly regulated that
when disrupted can cause or worsen certain ailments. An important part of this process is …

Endogenous biological clocks, orchestrated by the suprachiasmatic nucleus, time the
circadian rhythms that synchronize physiological and behavioural functions in humans. The …

Two factors intrinsic to health are diet and sleep. These two behaviors may well influence
one another. Indeed, that insufficient sleep adversely impacts dietary intakes is well …

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 …

Infection of humans with SARS‐CoV‐2 virus causes a disease known colloquially as
“COVID‐19” with symptoms ranging from asymptomatic to severe pneumonia. Initial …

Abstract Melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine) is an indole molecule widely found in
animals and plants. It is well known that melatonin improves plant resistance to various …

The neuromodulator melatonin synchronizes circadian rhythms and related physiological
functions through the actions of two G-protein-coupled receptors: MT1 and MT2. Circadian …

Melatonin is a ubiquitous molecule present in almost every live being from bacteria to
humans. In vertebrates, besides being produced in peripheral tissues and acting as an …

The current COVID-19 pandemic is one of the most devastating events in recent history. The
virus causes relatively minor damage to young, healthy populations, imposing life …