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Molecular switch mechanism explains how mutations shorten biological clocks

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 13, 2020

Study reveals how certain genetic mutations can shorten the timing of the circadian clock, making some people extreme "morning larks" because their internal clock operates on a 20-hour cycle, as opposed to a 24-hour cycle.... Read More...

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Link between stress and circadian clock health revealed

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 26, 2019

Stress makes the circadian clock tick faster and better. ... Read More...

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How Shift Work Disrupts Metabolism

Neuroscience NewsJuly 9, 2018

Researchers report metabolic disruptions often seen in shift workers are not influenced by the brain's circadian rhythm, but by peripheral oscillators in the liver, gut and pancreas.... Read More...

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2017 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine Awarded to Circadian Rhythm Researchers

Neuroscience NewsOctober 3, 2017

Yesterday, the Nobel Assembly at the Karolinska Institute announced the 2017 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine is to be awarded jointly to Jeffrey C. Hall, Michael Rosbash and Michael W. Young for their work unraveling the molecular mechanisms behind circadian rhythm.... Read More...

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Biological Clocks Orchestrate Behavioral Rhythms by Sending Signals Downstream

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 29, 2016

A new study report different groups of neurons program our circadian clocks to orchestrate behavior by sending messages in a unidirectional manner downstream.... Read More...

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How Neuropsin Allows The Retina to Set its Own Biological Rhythm

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 29, 2015

A new study sheds light on how the retina sets its own biological rhythm using a novel light-sensitive pigment called neuropsin.... Read More...

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How a Late Night Caffeine Fix Delays the Human Circadian Clock

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 16, 2015

A new study reports drinking caffeine during the evening delays the internal body clock by 40 minutes.... Read More...

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Mechanism that Controls When We Sleep and When We Wake Discovered

Neuroscience NewsAugust 13, 2015

Researchers discover changes in the activity of sodium and potassium channels during the day and night impact the sleep-wake cycle.... Read More...

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Reading a Biological Clock in the Dark

Neuroscience NewsOctober 21, 2014

Researchers report correct coordination between our circadian clock and gut bacteria could be critical for preventing metabolic diseases. ... Read More...

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Helping SAD Sufferers Sleep Soundly

Neuroscience NewsJune 27, 2013

A new study shows sufferers of seasonally affective disorder (SAD), like insomniacs, report sleep patterns incorrectly due to depression.... Read More...

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Diagram illustrating the influence of dark-light rhythms on circadian rhythms and related physiology and behavior.

Key Protein is Linked to Circadian Clocks, Helps Regulate Metabolism

Neuroscience NewsJune 18, 2013

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.... Read More...

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Scientists Map the Wiring of the Biological Clock

Neuroscience NewsJune 5, 2013

Researchers report the discovery of a crucial part of the biological clock: the wiring that sets its accuracy to within a few minutes out of the 1440 minutes per day. The wiring uses GABA to connect the individual cells of the biological clock in a fast network which changes strength with the time of day.... Read More...

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Molecular switch mechanism explains how mutations shorten biological clocks

Link between stress and circadian clock health revealed

How Shift Work Disrupts Metabolism

2017 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine Awarded to Circadian Rhythm Researchers

Biological Clocks Orchestrate Behavioral Rhythms by Sending Signals Downstream

How Neuropsin Allows The Retina to Set its Own Biological Rhythm

How a Late Night Caffeine Fix Delays the Human Circadian Clock

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Helping SAD Sufferers Sleep Soundly

Key Protein is Linked to Circadian Clocks, Helps Regulate Metabolism

Scientists Map the Wiring of the Biological Clock