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·October 21, 2014·4 min read

Reading a Biological Clock in the Dark

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

This image is a split drawing showing the difference in cell growth between night and day, and how the proteins interact during these periods.

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·October 6, 2014·3 min read

Tumors Might Grow Faster at Night

According to a new study, a hormone which helps keep us alert also suppresses the spread of cancer.

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·September 30, 2014·3 min read

Scientists Pinpoint Biological Clock’s Synchronicity

Researchers discover how LNvs neurons synchronize at specific times to help regulate circadian rhythm.

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·February 19, 2014·3 min read

Scientists Identify the Switch That Says It’s Time to Sleep

Researchers discover the switch in the brain which helps promote sleep.

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·January 2, 2014·2 min read

Want a Good Night’s Sleep in the New Year? Quit Smoking

A new study reports smoking disrupts the circadian rhythm in both the brain and lungs.

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·November 25, 2013·4 min read

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.

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·October 28, 2013·5 min read

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.

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

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·September 19, 2013·5 min read

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.

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·June 18, 2013·4 min read

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.