Breaking the Brain Clock Predisposes Nerve Cells to Neurodegeneration
Researchers discover the expression of certain clock genes plays a critical role in delaying the emergence of age-related signs in the brain.
VIP Treatment for Jet Lag
VIP, a molecule which desynchronizes the cells in the biological clock help also helps the circadian clock adjust more quickly to abrupt shifts in light/dark schedules.
Go to Bed! Irregular Bedtimes Linked to Behavioral Problems in Children
Children with irregular bedtimes are more likely to have behavioral difficulties, a new study finds.
Circadian Clock is Key to Firing Up Cell’s Furnace
Researchers have identified how the circadian clock helps prime mitochondria to correctly use stored energy when we are not eating.
Irregular Bedtimes Curb Young Children’s Brain Power
According to new research, children with irregular bed times score significantly lower reading, maths and spatial awareness tests.
It’s About Time: Disrupted Internal Clocks Play Role in Disease
Researchers link disrupted sleep and circadian rhythm as risk factors for alcoholic liver disease.
Helping SAD Sufferers Sleep Soundly
A new study shows sufferers of seasonally affective disorder (SAD), like insomniacs, report sleep patterns incorrectly due to depression.
Symptoms of Prader-Willi Syndrome Associated with Interference in Circadian, Metabolic Genes
Prader-Willi syndrome, a genetic disorder characterized by an insatiable appetite, is associated with the loss of non-coding RNAs; resulting in dysregulation of the circadian and metabolic genes.
The Link Between Circadian Rhythms and Aging
Researchers find the SIRT1 gene, which is commonly associated with aging, also helps regulate circadian rhythm.
Key Protein is Linked to Circadian Clocks, Helps Regulate Metabolism
A new study reveals how the production of p75NTR protein oscillates in time with the body’s natural circadian rhythm and how these oscillations help regulate vital metabolic functions. The findings offer an insight into how circadian rhythm helps maintain the body’s overall metabolic health.
