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The dark side of light at night: physiological, epidemiological, and ecological consequences

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Navara, Kristen J., Nelson, Randy J.·2007·Journal of Pineal Research

DOI 10.1111/j.1600-079x.2007.00473.x

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Abstract: Organisms must adapt to the temporal characteristics of their surroundings to successfully survive and reproduce. Variation in the daily light cycle, for example, acts through endocrine and neurobiological mechanisms to control several downstream physiological and behavioral processes. Interruptions in normal circadian light cycles and the resulting disruption of normal melatonin rhythms cause widespread disruptive effects involving multiple body systems, the results of which can have serious medical consequences for individuals, as well as large‐scale ecological implications for populations. With the invention of electrical lights about a century ago, the temporal organization of the environment has been drastically altered for many species, including humans. In addition to the incidental exposure to light at night through light pollution, humans also engage in increasing amounts of shift‐work, resulting in repeated and often long‐term circadian disruption. The increasing prevalence of exposure to light at night has significant social, ecological, behavioral, and health consequences that are only now becoming apparent. This review addresses the complicated web of potential behavioral and physiological consequences resulting from exposure to light at night, as well as the large‐scale medical and ecological implications that may result.

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Authors: Navara, K. J., & Nelson, R. J.
Affiliations: The Ohio State University (US)
Corresponding author: Navara, Kristen J.
ORCID: Navara, Kristen J.
Nelson, Randy J.
Venue: Journal of Pineal Research
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 2007-06-25
Volume: 43
Issue: 3
Pages: 215-224
ISSN: 0742-3098 (ISSN-L)
1600-079X
DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-079x.2007.00473.x
OpenAlex: W2111092972
Cited by: 795
References: 114
Citations by year: 2026: 19 · 2025: 34 · 2024: 34 · 2023: 50 · 2022: 51 · 2021: 69 · 2020: 67 · 2019: 67 · 2018: 69 · 2017: 58 · 2016: 47 · 2015: 57 · 2014: 48 · 2013: 43 · 2012: 32
FWCI: 1.27
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: bronze
doi.org
Licence: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor (vor)
Locations: Journal of Pineal Research (publishedVersion)
PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders: National Science Foundation (0416897)
National Institutes of Health
National Institute of Mental Health (MH-57535, R01MH057535, R01MH066144, MH-66144)
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (T32AI055411)
Topics: Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Global and Planetary Change › Impact of Light on Environment and Health
Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Endocrine and Autonomic Systems › Circadian rhythm and melatonin
Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Sleep and Work-Related Fatigue
Keywords: light at night, light pollution, circadian rhythm disruption, melatonin, circadian rhythm, shift work, health effects, ecological consequences, behavioral effects, physiological effects
MeSH terms: Animals, Biological Clocks, Darkness, Disease, Ecology, Humans, Work, Oxidative Stress

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