FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·February 20, 2021·4 min readUnderstanding Cellular Clock SynchronizationUsing new imaging technology, researchers find cellular clocks in a given organ can be synchronized without the intervention of external signals.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience Videos·March 6, 2015·7 min readResearch Suggests Brain’s Melatonin May Trigger SleepThe brain's naturally made melatonin contributes to falling and staying asleep.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·December 28, 2017·5 min readCancer Overrides the Circadian Clock to SurviveA new study reports misfolded proteins can cause circadian rhythm disruptions which contribute to cancerous tumor growth.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 25, 2013·4 min readBreaking the Brain Clock Predisposes Nerve Cells to NeurodegenerationResearchers discover the expression of certain clock genes plays a critical role in delaying the emergence of age-related signs in the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 15, 2017·2 min readHow Emotions Influence Our Internal ClockA new study sheds light on human perception. Researchers report our mental time processing system is able to flexibly adapt to predictive time patterns.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·December 14, 2016·3 min readTeens Benefit From Later High School Start TimesLater high school start times are associated with reduced motor vehicle accidents and less daytime sleepiness for teens, study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 4, 2017·6 min readCircadian Clock Changes Alter Body’s Response to DietChanging the circadian clock in the liver of mice alters the way the body responds to diet and also changes the gut microbiota, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 29, 2018·6 min readBody Clock Disruptions Occur Years Before Memory Loss in Alzheimer’sAccording to researchers, circadian disruptions can occur years before symptoms of Alzheimer's develop. The findings could help to identify those at risk of developing the neurodegenerative disease as they age.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGenetics·October 6, 2014·3 min readTumors Might Grow Faster at NightAccording to a new study, a hormone which helps keep us alert also suppresses the spread of cancer.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 18, 2017·3 min readCells in the Retina Light the Way to Treating Jet LagResearchers have discovered a group of neurons in the retina that affect circadian rhythm by sending signals to the SCN.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience VideosPsychology·July 10, 2018·3 min readLiving in Areas With Less Sun May Increase OCD RiskA new study reports people living in areas with more sun light have lower rates of OCD.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 10, 2019·4 min readNight owls can ‘retrain’ their body clocks to improve mental well-being and performanceSimple lifestyle alterations can help reset the circadian clock, leading to improved mental and physical health for those who have trouble getting to sleep at night.Read More
