Melatonin is a ubiquitous molecule present in almost every live being from bacteria to
humans. In vertebrates, besides being produced in peripheral tissues and acting as an …

Although sleep is a key element in adolescent development, teens are spending increasing
amounts of time online with health risks related to excessive use of electronic media …

The origin of sleep and circadian rhythms development is found during the fetal period. Both
quiet (NREM) and active (REM) sleep are distinguishable during the last 10 weeks of …

Humans and other mammalian species possess an endogenous circadian clock system that
has evolved in adaptation to periodically reoccurring environmental changes and drives …

The purpose of this systematic review is to access the current state of knowledge concerning
the role for melatonin in human pregnancy. Melatonin is a neuroendocrine hormone …

Newborns, and especially those delivered preterm, are probably more prone to oxidative
stress than individuals later in life. Also during pregnancy, increased oxygen demand …

Circadian rhythms are endogenously generated rhythms with a period length of
approximately 24 hours. Evidence gathered during the past decade indicates that the …

Cycled light in the intensive care unit for preterm and low birth weight infants - Morag, I - 2016 |
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A growing body of research has identified significant sleep problems in children with autism.
Disturbed sleep–wake patterns and abnormal hormone profiles in children with autism …

Throughout gestation, the close relationship between mothers and their progeny ensures
adequate development and a successful transition to postnatal life. By living inside the …