Memory and the circadian system: identifying candidate mechanisms by which local clocks in the brain may regulate synaptic plasticity

MJ Hartsock, RL Spencer - Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, 2020 - Elsevier
The circadian system is an endogenous biological network responsible for coordinating
near-24-h cycles in behavior and physiology with daily timing cues from the external …

Acute exposure to low-level light at night is sufficient to induce neurological changes and depressive-like behavior

WH Walker, JC Borniger, MM Gaudier-Diaz… - Molecular …, 2020 - nature.com
The advent and wide-spread adoption of electric lighting over the past century has
profoundly affected the circadian organization of physiology and behavior for many …

Chronic jet lag simulation decreases hippocampal neurogenesis and enhances depressive behaviors and cognitive deficits in adult male rats

EA Horsey, T Maletta, H Turner, C Cole… - Frontiers in behavioral …, 2020 - frontiersin.org
There is a long history that protracted periods of circadian disruption, such as through
frequent transmeridian travel or rotating shift work, can have a significant impact on brain …

Are owls and larks different when it comes to aggression? Genetics, neurobiology, and behavior

SH Deibel, RJ McDonald, NJ Kolla - Frontiers in behavioral …, 2020 - frontiersin.org
This review focuses on the contribution of circadian rhythms to aggression with a
multifaceted approach incorporating genetics, neural networks, and behavior. We explore …

Dim light at night induced neurodegeneration and ameliorative effect of curcumin

D Namgyal, K Chandan, A Sultan, M Aftab, S Ali… - Cells, 2020 - mdpi.com
It is a well-known fact that following a proper routine light/dark or diurnal rhythm controls
almost all biological processes. With the introduction of modern lighting and artificial …

[HTML][HTML] Melatonin treatment of repetitive behavioral deficits in the Cntnap2 mouse model of autism spectrum disorder

HB Wang, Y Tahara, SHC Luk, YS Kim… - Neurobiology of …, 2020 - Elsevier
Nighttime light pollution is linked to metabolic and cognitive dysfunction. Many patients with
autism spectrum disorders (ASD) show disturbances in their sleep/wake cycle, and may be …

Dim light at night exposure induces cold hyperalgesia and mechanical allodynia in male mice

JR Bumgarner, WH Walker II, JA Liu, JC Walton… - Neuroscience, 2020 - Elsevier
The growing presence of artificial lighting across the globe presents a number of challenges
to human and ecological health despite its societal benefits. Exposure to artificial light at …

Dim artificial light at night reduces the cellular immune response of the black field cricket, Teleogryllus commodus

J Durrant, MP Green, TM Jones - Insect science, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
A functioning immune system is crucial for protection against disease and illness, yet
increasing evidence suggests that species living in urban areas could be suffering from …

Effects of artificial light at night on foraging behavior and vigilance in a nocturnal rodent

FS Zhang, Y Wang, K Wu, WY Xu, J Wu, JY Liu… - Science of the Total …, 2020 - Elsevier
Artificial light at night has greatly changed the physical environment for many organisms on
a global scale. As an energy efficient light resource, light emitting diodes (LEDs) have been …

Illuminating a path from light to depression

TA LeGates, MD Kvarta - Nature Neuroscience, 2020 - nature.com
Our light environment can strongly influence our mental health. Kai An and colleagues
dissect the neuronal circuit mediating depression-related behaviors induced by mistimed …