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·February 20, 2021·4 min read

Circadian Rhythm Genes in Key Brain Region Are Involved in Binge Drinking

The circadian CLOCK gene in the nucleus accumbens shell plays a crucial role in binge drinking behaviors in mouse models.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·January 4, 2021·5 min read

“Junk DNA” Plays a Key Role in Regulating Circadian Rhythms

Researchers reveal the role hundreds of miRNAs appear to play in modulating circadian rhythm.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·October 26, 2020·3 min read

Time-Keeping Brain Protein Influences Memory

Pigment-dispersing factor, a signalling protein that helps the brain keep track of time, also helps to regulate memory formation.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·April 1, 2020·2 min read

The discovery of new compounds for acting on the circadian clock

Two small molecules, KL101 and TH301, are the first compounds that selectively target circadian clock components CRY1 and CRY2.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·February 19, 2020·4 min read

Bmal1 gene is not an essential regulator of circadian rhythms

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.

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·February 18, 2020·3 min read

Time of day affects global brain fluctuations

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

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·February 13, 2020·5 min read

Molecular switch mechanism explains how mutations shorten biological clocks

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.

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·January 21, 2020·2 min read

Chronobiologists warn of health risks linked to daylight saving

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.