Research in circadian biology has long linked shift work to a variety of health problems. A new study shows it may also cause increased stroke severity, especially in men. Strokes are one of the leading causes of death in the United States, killing one American every four minutes. It is also the leading cause of […]
Las investigaciones sobre biología circadiana llevan tiempo relacionando el trabajo por turnos con diversos problemas de salud. Un nuevo estudio demuestra que también puede aumentar la gravedad de los accidentes cerebrovasculares, especialmente en los hombres. Los accidentes cerebrovasculares son una de las principales causas de muerte en Estados Unidos, matando a un estadounidense cada cuatro […]
Melatonin plays many roles in the human body, influencing a variety of physiological systems. Evidence implies that this hormone may play a role in anti-aging as well. From alleviating pain and increasing fertility to helping you lose weight, melatonin appears to be nature’s own wonder drug. Unlike many wonder drugs, this one is made deep […]
La melatonina desempeña muchas funciones en el cuerpo humano e influye en diversos sistemas fisiológicos. Hay pruebas de que esta hormona también puede desempeñar un papel en la lucha contra el envejecimiento. Desde aliviar el dolor y aumentar la fertilidad hasta ayudar a perder peso, la melatonina parece ser el medicamento milagroso de la naturaleza. […]
If you turn the volume low enough, you cannot hear the radio. New research has found that circadian rhythm strength has a “volume control” as well: the protein REV-ERBα. Most research on the circadian rhythm deals with what happens, when and why. However, the strength of a molecular signal is also important. If a signal […]
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