New genetic findings related to circadian rhythm could have implications for humans, animals, and even plant life. Read More
Light therapy which consists of exposure to both controlled natural light and artificial lighting may be a new tool in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. Read More
Night-shifts destroy the natural 24-hour biological rhythm in the activity of certain cancer-related genes, resulting in more vulnerability to DNA damage and causing a mistiming in the DNA repair mechanisms in shift workers. Read More
Study sheds light on DNA methylation related to sleep deprivation in those with shift-work disorder. Read More
Using new imaging technology, researchers find cellular clocks in a given organ can be synchronized without the intervention of external signals. Read More
The circadian CLOCK gene in the nucleus accumbens shell plays a crucial role in binge drinking behaviors in mouse models. Read More
Older men who experience higher blood pressure at night could be at a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease. Read More
While drinking coffee during the day improves alertness and concentration, especially when a person is sleep-deprived, decreasing consumption six hours prior to sleep diminishes the effects of caffeine on sleep disturbances. Read More
Ubiquitously, whether a person lives in a rural or urban area, the phases of the moon affect sleep patterns. Researchers found people sleep less and go to bed later on nights before a full moon. Findings suggest our circadian cycles appear to be synchronized with luna phases. Read More
Researchers reveal the role hundreds of miRNAs appear to play in modulating circadian rhythm. Read More
YKL-40 may be a key player in circadian rhythm disruptions associated with Alzheimer's disease. Read More
Normal sleep in mice is reliant upon bacteria that help produce neurotransmitters, such as serotonin, in the gut. Read More
