Light O'Clock
Light O'Clock
Translational Sensory & Circadian Neuroscience Unit (MPS/TUM/TUMCREATE)
We break down the science behind circadian rhythms so you can be enlightened. In each podcast episode, we chat with experts in the field about a variety of topics, spanning from the effects of light on our biology and how it can be used for the treatment of psychiatric disorders and beyond. Contact us: [email protected] Website: https://tscnlab.org/podcast
Episode 4: Melatonin – the night time hormone
Have you ever wondered why most people lean towards dark bedrooms for a good night's sleep? How light at night can affect our sleep is the focus of this episode of Light O’Clock. Dr. Elise McGlashan, an expert from the Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, joins us to discuss how our bodies use light to regulate melatonin production, the nighttime hormone crucial to our sleep-wake cycle. Join us for this enlightening conversation with Dr. Elise McGlashan on Light O'Clock as we uncover the science behind the interplay of light and sleep. Contact us: [email protected] Website: https://tscnlab.org/podcast
Apr 16, 2024
25 min
Episode 3: Using light to tell time
This episode, neuroscientist Prof. Robert Lucas from the University of Manchester and your host, Caro Guidolin, explore the multifaceted roles of different cells in the human retina. Learn about how a single type of cell can have a massive influence on our internal body clock and why there is a growing significance of light design in all our lives. These and other interesting topics will be tackled in this episode of Light O’Clock! Contact us: [email protected] Website: https://tscnlab.org/podcast
Apr 2, 2024
23 min
Episode 2: Light’s journey through the eye
In this episode, we delve into the topic of how our eyes deal with visible light and enable us to see colours and details. Join your host, Caro Guidolin, as she teams up with vision scientist Dr. Maydel Fernandez-Alonso from the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics to unravel the enigma of the eye! Our guest will guide us through the intricate journey of light as it weaves through the anatomy of the eye and into our brain. Contact us: [email protected] Website: https://tscnlab.org/podcast
Mar 19, 2024
23 min
Episode 1: Light exposure – why should we care?
Welcome to the inaugural episode of Light O'Clock! In this enlightening debut, your host, Caro Guidolin, engages in a compelling conversation about the biological circadian rhythm with Prof. Manuel Spitschan, a neuroscientist from the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics and the Technical University of Munich. Our guest provides invaluable insights into the circadian rhythm, explaining how it responds to light exposure throughout the different times of day. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that encourages us to reconsider the impact of light on our daily lives. Contact us: [email protected] Website: https://tscnlab.org/podcast
Mar 5, 2024
20 min
Trailer
Discover the new podcast on how light affects our body! Contact us: [email protected] Website: https://tscnlab.org/podcast
Feb 20, 2024
1 min