Melatonin after Four Decades: An Assessment of its Potential

In the 40 years since melatonin's isolation and characterization, a large and multifaceted database has accrued. This book documents the diverse research contributions of most of the major laboratories in the field of melatonin research, as presented in a special conference to mark the 40-year anniversary of the isolation and chemical identification of this hormone. In addition, many chapters by younger scientists provide a glimpse of where melatonin research is heading in the future.