Circadian Rhythms and Their Importance (Biochemistry Research Trends) - Hardcover

Rajeshwar P. Sinha

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1685075479 ISBN 13: 9781685075477

Publisher: Nova Science Publishers, Inc, 2022

Synopsis

Circadian rhythm is the mechanism for measuring time by organisms in units of around 24 hours. Almost every organism has the ability to predict daily events such as sunrise and sunset, which is essential for their optimal survival strategies. Circadian rhythms persist even in the absence of time cues and ensure that behavioral, physiological and metabolic processes align with changing environmental conditions. Most organisms, irrespective of whether they are prokaryotic or eukaryotic, have evolved certain mechanisms to sense their external environment in order to prepare a biological response. Often, these biological responses result in changes in physiology and biochemistry of organisms for the optimization of their survival. There is no unified mechanism among organisms by which sensory environment can be applied to control their lifespan. In humans, disruptions of the circadian rhythm may have an increased risk of age-related neurodegenerative diseases such as cancer, diabetes, etc. This book encompasses the most recent knowledge and modern trends in the field of circadian rhythms research. It is also expected to provide a must-read guide for beginners as well as advanced researchers in this field of study. Undergraduate, post-graduate and research scholars of several disciplines such as chemistry, botany, microbiology, biochemistry, biotechnology, bioinformatics, life sciences and bionanotechnology will benefit from this book.

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About the Author

Dr. Rajeshwar P. Sinha is a Professor of Molecular Biology at the Center of Advanced Study in Botany, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India. He has been working on the effects of UV radiation on aquatic ecosystems particularly on the effects on DNA damage and repair, phycobiliproteins, and photoprotective compounds in cyanobacteria and algae.

Edition details

• Publisher: Nova Science Publishers, Inc
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1685075479
• ISBN 13: 9781685075477
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 355
• Editor: Rajeshwar P. Sinha