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Podcast: Light O'Clock

The Translational Sensory & Circadian Neuroscience Unit at the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics and Technical University of Munich is excited to announce the launch of their new podcast, Light O’Clock.

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Podcast: Light O'Clock

Hosted by Carolina Guidolin, the podcast explores the latest scientific research on how light influences our circadian clock. Experts in the field, including Prof. Manuel Spitschan (Technical University of Munich), Dr. Maydel Fernandez-Alonso (MPI for Biological Cybernetics), Prof. Robert Lucas (University of Manchester), Dr. Elise McGlashan (University of Melbourne), and Rafael Lazar (University of Basel), discuss how humans process light, its effects on health, and share practical advice on light exposure. Season 1 introduces an impressive lineup, and the podcast is gearing up for more seasons ahead.

You don’t want to miss out – all the episodes will be available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! The first episode will be released on 5 March 2024, and future episodes will be released every other Tuesday. Listen to the trailer now!

Website with links: https://www.tscnlab.org/podcast

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