Melanopsin And Sleep Modulation: A Bright Future For Light Therapy?

Thursday, June 25, 2009 - 20:14 in Biology & Nature

Light strongly influences human physiology and notably sleep regulation. Scientists have just published a detailed study on the role of melanopsin, a molecule involved in mediating the effects of light on sleep. These scientists also revealed evidence of new interactions between the different mechanisms acting on the duration and quality of sleep and alertness.

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