circadian clock Research Articles

Bmal1 gene is not an essential regulator of circadian rhythms

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 19, 2020

Deleting the circadian rhythm-associated BMAL1 gene in animal models, researchers discovered tissue continued to follow a 24-hour rhythm, even in the absence of external stimuli that can influence the cycle. ... Read More...

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Time of day affects global brain fluctuations

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 18, 2020

The strength of the brain's global signal fluctuation decreases as the day progresses.... Read More...

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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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Chronobiologists warn of health risks linked to daylight saving

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 21, 2020

Chronobiologists warn changing to daylight savings can have serious effects on both brain and general health. The change in time during spring was linked to a 24% increase in severe cardiovascular events in women. Researchers also noted the sudden change in time alters circadian rhythms, reduces the production of natural melatonin, impacts cognitive function, and may also foster tumor growth.... Read More...

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Beauty sleep could be real, say body clock biologists

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 15, 2020

Study shows how circadian clock mechanisms boost our ability to maintain our bodies when we are most active.... Read More...

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Removing body clock gene protects mice against pneumonia

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 7, 2020

Removing BMAL1, a gene commonly associated with circadian rhythm, makes macrophages more effective and the body more resistant to pneumonia.... Read More...

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Seasonal Affective Disorder Impacts 10 Million Americans. Are You One of Them?

Neuroscience NewsNovember 2, 2019

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) affects over 10 million people in the US. Find out the symptoms and treatment options available.... Read More...

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Skin keeps time independent of the brain

Neuroscience NewsOctober 17, 2019

Neuropsin is expressed in the hair follicles of mice and synchronizes the skin's circadian clock, independent of the brain or eyes.... Read More...

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How sleepless nights compromise the health of your gut

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 18, 2019

Study reveals the function of specific immune cells, well documented as playing a significant role in gut health, is directly controlled by our circadian clock.... Read More...

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Researchers take aim at circadian clock in deadly brain cancer

Neuroscience NewsAugust 27, 2019

Glioblastoma stem cells' circadian clocks ramp up the cells' metabolism, making them stronger, more resistant to treatment, and able to divide and multiply more rapidly. By targeting the stem cells with a small molecule drug, researchers found mice models lived longer and their tumors shrank.... Read More...

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1 in 300 thrives on very-early-to-bed, very-early-to-rise routine

Neuroscience NewsAugust 6, 2019

Advanced sleep phase may affect as many as one in 300 people, and may be the result of a genetic trait.... Read More...

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Human breast milk may help babies tell time via circadian signals from mom

Neuroscience NewsAugust 6, 2019

Breast milk may help train the circadian clock in young babies. The hormonal composition of breast milk changes throughout the day, with cortisol levels being higher in the morning and melatonin levels being higher at night. ... Read More...

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circadian clock

Bmal1 gene is not an essential regulator of circadian rhythms

Time of day affects global brain fluctuations

Molecular switch mechanism explains how mutations shorten biological clocks

Chronobiologists warn of health risks linked to daylight saving

Beauty sleep could be real, say body clock biologists

Removing body clock gene protects mice against pneumonia

Seasonal Affective Disorder Impacts 10 Million Americans. Are You One of Them?

Skin keeps time independent of the brain

How sleepless nights compromise the health of your gut

Researchers take aim at circadian clock in deadly brain cancer

1 in 300 thrives on very-early-to-bed, very-early-to-rise routine

Human breast milk may help babies tell time via circadian signals from mom