Researchers Have Identified The Neurons That Control The Sleep And Wake Cycle

Researchers Have Identified The Neurons That Control The Sleep And Wake Cycle    

Adjusting The Body’s Natural Cycle Will Prevent Conditions Such As Heart Disease, Depression Or Even Cancer    

Researchers have identified the neurons that produce the neurotransmitter dopamine, which controls the brain’s circadian center, responsible for metabolism, sleep and wake cycles, and eating cycles. This area affects the ability of the body to adapt to new sleep/wake cycles, such as rotating shifts and jet lag. Modern life includes some activities that force the body to eat or work at odd times, such when traveling or adjusting to a different work shift. This results in an imbalance in the body’s natural cycles, leading to health conditions such as cardiovascular diseases, obesity, and even cancer, as well as mental disorders such as depression, attention deficit disorder and Parkinson’s disease. This will help in designing new drugs that target these specific neurons, thus resynchronizing these cycles. More info click here.