Topic: Non 24

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Lone Rat
Episode 748 1:31:49 - 1:33:59

748: Lone Rat

Non-24 Circadian Rhythm, Blindness and Melatonin

A listener provides insight into "Non-24," a circadian rhythm disorder common among blind individuals whose brains do not receive light cues to regulate sleep cycles. The discussion questions whether new medications for the condition are legitimate medical breakthroughs or "scams" designed to repurpose expiring patents.