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·October 14, 2016·10 min read

Chronobiology: Internal Clocks Sync

Researchers explore how how body's natural time keepers work.

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·October 14, 2016·5 min read

Could Exercise Help Meth Addicts Recover?

Circadian rhythm could be key for helping overcome addiction, a new study reports.

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Featured Neuroscience

·September 29, 2016·4 min read

Brain’s Biological Clock Stimulates Thirst Before Sleep

Findings provide additional insight into how the circadian clock regulates physiological function.

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Featured Neuroscience

·September 16, 2016·4 min read

Light Causes Flies to Take a Longer Midday Nap

Researchers have discovered what triggers Drosophila to extend their midday naps.

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Featured Neuroscience

·August 15, 2016·5 min read

Time of Day Influences Susceptibility to Infection

A new study reveals we are more susceptible to infections at certain times of the day as our circadian rhythm affects the ability of the virus to spread and replicate.

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Featured Neuroscience

·August 11, 2016·4 min read

Exposing the Brain’s Clock

A new study sheds light on numerous functions of our circadian clock, from how the brain maintains performance during the day to how shift workers struggle to maintain attention during early morning hours.

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·August 8, 2016·3 min read

Gut Bacteria Have Own Circadian Clock

Researchers report our gut bacteria is sensitive to melatonin and expresses its own circadian rhythm.

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·August 3, 2016·5 min read

Researchers Discover Sandman’s Role in Sleep Control

A new study brings researchers one step closer to unlocking the mysteries of sleep.

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·July 29, 2016·5 min read

Why Working the Night Shift Can Pose a Cancer Risk

A new study reports on a link between circadian cell disruption and cancerous tumor growth.

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Featured Neurology

·June 1, 2016·3 min read

Shift Work Unwinds Body Clock, Leading to More Severe Strokes

A new study reports working against our natural body clocks could increase the severity of strokes.

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Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·May 17, 2016·3 min read

How Shift Work Can Affect Cognitive Function

Researchers report shift workers take more time completing tasks that screen for cognitive impairment than those who work static hours.

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·April 14, 2016·4 min read

How We Wake and Fall Asleep

Researchers have identified a molecular pathway that appears to regulate between sleep and wakefulness.

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