A compound named longdaysin can be used to control the biological clock, new research shows. Researchers were able to lengthen... Read More
A new study shows sufferers of seasonally affective disorder (SAD), like insomniacs, report sleep patterns incorrectly due to depression. Read More
Researchers report correct coordination between our circadian clock and gut bacteria could be critical for preventing metabolic diseases. Read More
EPFL scientists have proven that light intensity influences our cognitive performance and how alert we feel, and that these positive... Read More
Researchers discover changes in the activity of sodium and potassium channels during the day and night impact the sleep-wake cycle. Read More
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
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
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
Stress makes the circadian clock tick faster and better. Read More
New research at Oregon State University provides evidence for the first time that disruption of circadian rhythms – the biological... Read More
Discovery of key link between circadian rhythms and metabolism may lead to new therapies for sleep disorders and diabetes. The... Read More
A new study sheds light on how the retina sets its own biological rhythm using a novel light-sensitive pigment called neuropsin. Read More
