Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
10(1)
Published: Oct. 29, 2020
Abstract
Night
shift
work
can
associate
with
an
increased
risk
for
depression.
As
night
workers
experience
a
‘misalignment’
between
their
circadian
system
and
daily
sleep–wake
behaviors,
negative
health
consequences,
we
investigated
whether
exposure
to
misalignment
underpins
mood
vulnerability
in
simulated
work.
We
performed
randomized
within-subject
crossover
laboratory
studies
non-shift
workers.
Simulated
shifts
were
used
induce
the
endogenous
pacemaker
sleep/wake
cycles
(circadian
misalignment),
while
environmental
conditions
food
intake
controlled.
Circadian
adversely
impacted
emotional
state,
such
that
well-being
levels
significantly
decreased
throughout
4
days
of
continuous
workers,
as
compared
when
they
under
alignment
(interaction
“circadian
condition”
vs.
“day”,
mood:
p
<
0.001;
well-being:
adjusted
-values).
Similarly,
reduced
misalignment,
=
0.002;
Our
findings
indicate
is
important
biological
component
vulnerability,
individuals
who
engage
are
susceptible
its
deleterious
effects.
PLoS Biology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
20(3), P. e3001571 - e3001571
Published: March 17, 2022
Ocular
light
exposure
has
important
influences
on
human
health
and
well-being
through
modulation
of
circadian
rhythms
sleep,
as
well
neuroendocrine
cognitive
functions.
Prevailing
patterns
do
not
optimally
engage
these
actions
for
many
individuals,
but
advances
in
our
understanding
the
underpinning
mechanisms
emerging
lighting
technologies
now
present
opportunities
to
adjust
promote
optimal
physical
mental
performance.
A
newly
developed,
international
standard
provides
a
SI-compliant
way
quantifying
influence
intrinsically
photosensitive,
melanopsin-expressing,
retinal
neurons
that
mediate
effects.
The
report
recommendations
lighting,
based
an
expert
scientific
consensus
expressed
easily
measured
quantity
(melanopic
equivalent
daylight
illuminance
(melaponic
EDI))
defined
within
this
standard.
are
supported
by
detailed
analysis
sensitivity
circadian,
neuroendocrine,
alerting
responses
ocular
provide
straightforward
framework
inform
design
practice.
Journal of Pineal Research,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
69(1)
Published: April 5, 2020
Abstract
Ocular
light
drives
a
range
of
nonvisual
responses
in
humans
including
suppression
melatonin
secretion
and
circadian
phase
resetting.
These
are
driven
by
intrinsically
photosensitive
retinal
ganglion
cells
(ipRGCs)
which
combine
intrinsic,
melanopsin‐based,
phototransduction
with
extrinsic
rod/cone‐mediated
signals.
As
result
this
arrangement,
it
has
remained
unclear
how
best
to
quantify
predict
its
effects.
To
address
this,
we
analysed
data
from
nineteen
different
laboratory
studies
that
measured
suppression,
resetting
and/or
alerting
wide
array
stimulus
types,
intensities
durations
or
without
pupil
dilation.
Using
newly
established
SI‐compliant
metrics
ipRGC‐influenced
light,
show
melanopic
illuminance
consistently
provides
the
available
predictor
for
human
system.
In
almost
all
cases,
is
able
fully
account
differences
sensitivity
stimuli
varying
spectral
composition,
acting
drive
track
variations
illumination
characteristic
those
encountered
over
civil
twilight
(~1‐1000
lux
equivalent
daylight
illuminance).
Collectively,
our
demonstrate
widespread
utility
as
metric
predicting
impact
environmental
illumination.
therefore
provide
strong
support
use
basis
guidelines
seek
regulate
exposure
benefit
health
inform
future
lighting
design.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
11(22), P. 6400 - 6400
Published: Nov. 14, 2019
Artificial
light
at
night
(ALAN)
is
increasing
exponentially
worldwide,
accelerated
by
the
transition
to
new
efficient
lighting
technologies.
However,
ALAN
and
resulting
pollution
can
cause
unintended
physiological
consequences.
In
vertebrates,
production
of
melatonin—the
“hormone
darkness”
a
key
player
in
circadian
regulation—can
be
suppressed
ALAN.
this
paper,
we
provide
an
overview
research
on
melatonin
vertebrates.
We
discuss
how
disrupts
natural
photic
environments,
its
effect
rhythms,
different
photoreceptor
systems
across
vertebrate
taxa.
then
present
results
systematic
review
which
identified
studies
under
typical
light-polluted
conditions
fishes,
amphibians,
reptiles,
birds,
mammals,
including
humans.
Melatonin
extremely
low
intensities
many
ranging
from
0.01–0.03
lx
for
fishes
rodents
6
sensitive
Even
lower,
wavelength-dependent
are
implied
some
require
rigorous
testing
ecological
contexts.
studies,
suppression
occurs
minimum
levels
tested,
and,
better-studied
groups,
reported
occur
lower
levels.
identify
major
gaps
conclude
that,
most
crucial
information
lacking.
No
were
amphibians
reptiles
long-term
impacts
low-level
exposure
unknown.
Given
high
sensitivity
paucity
available
information,
it
further
order
inform
effective
mitigation
strategies
human
health
wellbeing
fitness
vertebrates
ecosystems.
LEUKOS The Journal of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
18(3), P. 387 - 414
Published: March 26, 2021
Architectural
lighting
has
potent
biological
effects
but
applied
practices
that
capitalize
on
this
potential
have
been
limited.
In
review,
we
endeavor
to
consolidate
and
synthesize
key
references
will
be
useful
for
professionals,
with
the
goal
of
supporting
knowledge
translation
into
pragmatic
strategies.
Specifically,
explain
relevant
terminology,
outline
basic
concepts,
identify
references,
provide
a
balanced
overview
current
state
knowledge,
highlight
important
remaining
questions.
We
summarize
physiological
light
human
health
well-being,
including
description
processes
underlying
photic
regulation
circadian,
neuroendocrine,
neurobehavioral
functions.
review
seminal
work
elucidating
elements
mediating
potency
these
responses,
specific
attention
factors
critical
interpreting
those
findings.
parallel,
endorse
melanopic
Equivalent
Daylight
Illuminance
(Ev,melD65)
as
preferred
measure
quantify
light.
Ultimately,
while
future
studies
are
necessary
further
facilitate
laboratory
domestic
workplace
settings,
immediate
better
support
is
clear.
Aiming
integrative
solutions
biologically
high
during
day
low
night
perhaps
most
improvement
made
in
order
applications
humans.
Science,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
374(6567), P. 568 - 573
Published: Oct. 28, 2021
Sleep
is
entwined
across
many
physiologic
processes
in
the
brain
and
periphery,
thereby
exerting
tremendous
influence
on
our
well-being.
Yet
sleep
exists
a
social-environmental
context.
Contextualizing
health
with
respect
to
its
determinants—from
individual-
societal-level
factors—would
enable
neuroscientists
more
effectively
translate
into
clinical
practice.
Key
challenges
opportunities
pertain
(i)
recognizing
exploring
sleep’s
functional
roles,
(ii)
clarifying
causal
mechanisms
relation
key
outcomes,
(iii)
developing
richer
model
systems,
(iv)
linking
models
known
contextual
factors,
(v)
leveraging
advances
multisensory
technology.
Meeting
these
would
help
transcend
disciplinary
boundaries
such
that
considerations
related
become
an
ever-greater
presence
clinic.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
119(12)
Published: March 14, 2022
SignificanceAmbient
nighttime
light
exposure
is
implicated
as
a
risk
factor
for
adverse
health
outcomes,
including
cardiometabolic
disease.
However,
the
effects
of
during
sleep
on
outcomes
and
related
mechanisms
are
unclear.
This
laboratory
study
shows
that,
in
healthy
adults,
one
night
moderate
(100
lx)
increases
heart
rate,
decreases
rate
variability
(higher
sympathovagal
balance),
next-morning
insulin
resistance
when
compared
to
dimly
lit
(<3
environment.
Moreover,
positive
relationship
between
higher
balance
levels
suggests
that
sympathetic
activation
may
play
role
observed
light-induced
changes
sensitivity.
Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
380(6650), P. 1130 - 1135
Published: June 15, 2023
Nocturnal
light
pollution
can
have
profound
effects
on
humans
and
other
organisms.
Recent
research
indicates
that
nighttime
outdoor
lighting
is
increasing
rapidly.
Evidence
from
controlled
laboratory
studies
demonstrates
nocturnal
exposure
strain
the
visual
system,
disrupt
circadian
physiology,
suppress
melatonin
secretion,
impair
sleep.
There
a
growing
body
of
work
pointing
to
adverse
human
health,
including
risk
chronic
diseases,
but
this
knowledge
in
more
nascent
stage.
In
Review,
we
synthesize
recent
context-specific
factors
physiology
relevant
relation
health
society,
identify
critical
areas
for
future
research,
highlight
policy
steps
recommendations
mitigating
urban
environment.