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Brain Cancer Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·December 28, 2017·5 min read

Cancer Overrides the Circadian Clock to Survive

A new study reports misfolded proteins can cause circadian rhythm disruptions which contribute to cancerous tumor growth.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·November 15, 2017·2 min read

How Emotions Influence Our Internal Clock

A new study sheds light on human perception. Researchers report our mental time processing system is able to flexibly adapt to predictive time patterns.

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Featured Neuroscience

·October 3, 2017·7 min read

2017 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine Awarded to Circadian Rhythm Researchers

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.

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Featured Neuroscience

·September 12, 2017·5 min read

Body Clock and Gut Microbiota Work Together to Pack on Pounds

A new Science study sheds light on how the gut microbiota interacts with circadian rhythm to impact metabolism. Researchers say the finding could help explain why those who work night shifts have higher rates of metabolic diseases.

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Featured Neuroscience

·September 8, 2017·5 min read

Later Circadian Timing of Food Intake Is Associated with Increased Body Mass Index

According to researchers, those who eat in close proximity to their natural melatonin onset are more likely to have a higher percentage of body fat and BMI than those who eat earlier.

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·September 8, 2017·4 min read

Severity of Parasite’s Virulence Depends on What Time of Day Infection Occurs

The immune response varies greatly, depending on the time of day a parasitic infection occurs, a new study reports. Researchers note infections that occur early at night were more successful as this is a time when the immune response is strongest. Parasitic infection thrives when it is able to elicit a strong immune response.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·September 7, 2017·5 min read

Circadian Clock’s Inner Gears

A new study offers insight into how the circadian clock runs and provides new understanding on disorders associated with circadian rhythm disruptions.

Brain Cancer Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·August 15, 2017·4 min read

Eating Habits Affect Skin’s Protection Against Sun

According to a Cell Reports study, mice with abnormal eating schedules are more likely to develop skin cancer cells. Researchers report abnormal eating times disrupt the skin's circadian cycle and weakens the potency of an enzyme that protects against UV rays.

Featured Neuroscience

·June 25, 2017·5 min read

The Neural Relationship Between Light and Sleep

Researchers have discovered a protein in the brain that responds to darkness and light to set the correct balance between sleep and wakefulness.

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Featured Neuroscience

·May 4, 2017·6 min read

Circadian Clock Changes Alter Body’s Response to Diet

Changing 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.

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Featured Neuroscience

·April 18, 2017·3 min read

Cells in the Retina Light the Way to Treating Jet Lag

Researchers have discovered a group of neurons in the retina that affect circadian rhythm by sending signals to the SCN.

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·April 6, 2017·6 min read

Study Identifies ‘Night Owl’ Gene Variant

A new study reveals those with the 'night owl' variant of the CRY1 gene have longer circadian cycles than other people, making them stay awake for longer at night.

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circadian clock

Cancer Overrides the Circadian Clock to Survive

How Emotions Influence Our Internal Clock

2017 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine Awarded to Circadian Rhythm Researchers

Body Clock and Gut Microbiota Work Together to Pack on Pounds

Later Circadian Timing of Food Intake Is Associated with Increased Body Mass Index

Severity of Parasite’s Virulence Depends on What Time of Day Infection Occurs

Circadian Clock’s Inner Gears

Eating Habits Affect Skin’s Protection Against Sun

The Neural Relationship Between Light and Sleep

Circadian Clock Changes Alter Body’s Response to Diet

Cells in the Retina Light the Way to Treating Jet Lag

Study Identifies ‘Night Owl’ Gene Variant

ALS Progression Linked to Ancient Virus-Like Protein

Exercise Mitigates Genetic Risk for Type 2 Diabetes

Boosting Infant Brains: Parental Speech Enhances Baby’s Development

Mosaic Mutations Reveal New Insights into Bipolar Disorder

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