On the other hand, flying westward from New York back to California, the clock is delayed by 3 hours. Dr. Ding's current research program is closely related to the general interest of the neuroimmunology and host defense laboratory, which is known for its strength in the field of neural immune interaction, drug addiction, and chronic fatigue syndrome. Many addictive substances such as morphine and nicotine can reset the circadian clock. A number of cytokines such IL-1and interferon g can alter sleep pattern and circadian rhythms. A common symptom of chronic fatigue syndrome is a sleep disorder, and the sleep wake cycle is under direct control of the circadian clock.
Researchers suspect that asthmatic attacks generally occur at night.
The application of chronobiology is becoming an important aspect in medical practice.