Circadian rhythms are internal manifestations of the solar day that permit adaptations to
predictable environmental temporal changes. These~ 24-h rhythms are controlled by …

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 …

Temporal organization of physiology is critical for human health. In the past, humans
experienced predictable periods of daily light and dark driven by the solar day, which …

The levels of several hormones fluctuate according to the light and dark cycle and are also
affected by sleep, feeding, and general behavior. The regulation and metabolism of several …

Most organisms display endogenously produced∼ 24-hour fluctuations in physiology and
behavior, termed circadian rhythms. Circadian rhythms are driven by a transcriptional …

Public health studies indicate that artificial light is a high-risk factor for metabolic disorders.
However, the neural mechanism underlying metabolic modulation by light remains elusive …

Besides generating vision, light modulates various physiological functions, including mood.
While light therapy applied in the daytime is known to have anti-depressive properties …

For many individuals in industrialized nations, the widespread adoption of electric lighting
has dramatically affected the circadian organization of physiology and behavior. Although …

Environmental endocrine disruptors (EEDs) are often consequences of human activity;
however, the effects of EEDs are not limited to humans. A primary focus over the past∼ 30 …

Synchronizing circadian (24 h) rhythms in physiology and behavior with the environmental
light-dark cycle is critical for maintaining optimal health. Dysregulation of the circadian …