The dark side of nocturnal light pollution. Outdoor light at night increases risk of coronary heart disease
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DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehaa866
Abstract: The aim of exposome research is to characterize the impact of all environmental exposures during our entire life span on the biochemical systems in our body and their associated (mostly adverse) health effects. The need… read more here.
Keywords: nocturnal light; pollution; heart disease; disease ... See more keywords
Nocturnal lighting in animal research should be replicable and reflect relevant ecological conditions
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DOI: 10.1098/rsbl.2022.0035
Abstract: In nature, light is a key driver of animal behaviour and physiology. When studying captive or laboratory animals, researchers usually expose animals to a period of darkness, to mimic night. However, ‘darkness’ is often poorly… read more here.
Keywords: nocturnal light; animal research; research; biology ... See more keywords
Does nocturnal light pollution impair immune function in a wild‐living amphibian?
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DOI: 10.1111/1365-2435.70212
Abstract: Light pollution is among the most rapidly growing anthropogenic stressors on Earth. As it spreads far beyond its original source, it affects natural protected areas playing a key role in protecting biodiversity. While physiological impacts… read more here.
Keywords: nocturnal light; light pollution; pollution; pollution impair ... See more keywords