Chronobiology International
Chronobiology International
Chronobiology International (pronounced: kroh-noh-bi-ol-uh-jee in-ter-nash-uh-nl) is a scientific journal dedicated to the study of Chronobiology, the field of biology that examines periodic (cyclic) phenomena in living organisms and their adaptation to solar- and lunar-related rhythms.
Etymology
The term "Chronobiology" is derived from the Greek words "Chronos" (time), "bios" (life), and "logos" (study). "International" is derived from the Latin "inter" (between) and "natio" (nation), indicating the global scope of the journal.
Related Terms
- Circadian Rhythm: A natural, internal process that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and repeats roughly every 24 hours.
- Biological Clock: An organism's innate timing device composed of specific molecules (proteins) interacting in cells throughout the body.
- Jet Lag: A physiological condition that results from alterations to the body's circadian rhythms caused by rapid long-distance trans-meridian (east–west or west–east) travel.
- Shift Work Sleep Disorder: A circadian rhythm sleep disorder characterized by insomnia, excessive sleepiness, or both due to shift work.
- Melatonin: A hormone that regulates the sleep-wake cycle.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Chronobiology International
- Wikipedia's article - Chronobiology International
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