High-throughput sequencing technologies, also known as next-generation sequencing
(NGS) technologies, have revolutionized the way that genomic research is advancing. In …

To date, five cancer treatment modalities have been defined. The three traditional modalities
of cancer treatment are surgery, radiotherapy, and conventional chemotherapy, and the two …

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most prevalent psychiatric
disorders in children and adults. While ADHD patients often display circadian abnormalities …

Many reef-building corals participate in a mass-spawning event that occurs yearly on the
Great Barrier Reef. This coral reproductive event is one of earth's most prominent examples …

The mechanisms and treatment of psychomotor retardation, which includes motor and
cognitive impairment, are indefinite. The Allan-Herndon-Dudley syndrome (AHDS) is an X …

Circadian rhythms are nearly ubiquitous throughout nature, suggesting they are critical for
survival in diverse environments. Organisms inhabiting largely arrhythmic environments …

The circadian clock and homeostatic processes are fundamental mechanisms that regulate
sleep. Surprisingly, despite decades of research, we still do not know why we sleep …

The master circadian clock in fish has been considered to reside in the pineal gland. This
dogma is challenged, however, by the finding that most zebrafish tissues contain molecular …

Light constitutes a primary signal whereby endogenous circadian clocks are synchronized
('entrained') with the day/night cycle. The molecular mechanisms underlying this vital …

Agouti-related protein (AgRP) is a hypothalamic regulator of food consumption in mammals.
However, AgRP has also been detected in circulation, but a possible endocrine role has not …