The pineal gland — which regulates the cycles of sleep and waking — appears to have evolved as an indirect way to improve vision, by keeping toxic compounds away from the eye, according to a new ...

Meditation is an ideal way to spend time with yourself and center your energy. In times like these, staying in touch with your peace is a must. Luckily, there are many ways to explore this practice, ...

We see color because photoreceptor cones in our eyes detect light waves corresponding to red, green, and blue, while dimness or brightness is detected by photoreceptor rods. Many non-mammalian ...

Zebrafish are known to detect color and brightness with the pineal gland, which is part of the brain. How they do so is now being elucidated. We see color because photoreceptor cones in our eyes ...

Smack bang in the middle of your brain sits a tiny structure called the pineal gland, which has puzzled neuroscientists and philosophers for centuries. Among those to speculate on the role of this ...

Among the many COVID-19 conspiracy theories, I recently came across one that's got an interesting neuroscience twist. The theory is that infrared thermometers — widely used to screen people for fever ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract The pineal gland of birds contains one or more circadian oscillators that play a major role in overall temporal organization. We have ...

Many animals undergo seasonal physiological changes in order to ensure that their babies are born during a time of more abundant food and milder weather and to help their bodies prepare for harsh ...

Blind cavefish whose eyes have withered away may not be so blind after all. Instead, a light-sensitive organ in their brains can detect light, research now reveals. The blind cave-dwelling form of the ...

ALBANY, N.Y., April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pineal XT is a natural dietary capsule developed and designed to support cognitive functions. It blends in scientifically proven ingredients to enhance ...