First maps of two melatonin receptors essential for sleep

11:35 EDT 24 Apr 2019 | Science Daily

An international team of researchers used an X-ray laser to create the first detailed maps of two melatonin receptors that tell our bodies when to go to sleep or wake up and guide other biological processes. A better understanding of how they work could enable researchers to design better drugs to combat sleep disorders, cancer and type 2 diabetes.

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