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·January 18, 2022·3 min read

Changes in Sleep and Biological Rhythms From Late Pregnancy to Postpartum Linked to Depression and Anxiety

Changes in the strength of circadian rhythms, the average amount of activity during nighttime rest, and the amount of fragmented sleep a woman experienced during the later stages of pregnancy or following birth were strongly associated with increased risks of developing postpartum depression and anxiety.

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·January 11, 2022·4 min read

Alcohol Consumption Is Affected by a Protein Linked to the Circadian Rhythm

Mouse study reveals the presence of the Baml1 gene in the striatum has a sexually dimorphic effect on alcohol consumption. Male mice without the protein consumed more alcohol than those who did, while the reverse was true for females.

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·December 6, 2021·4 min read

Stress Makes Life’s Clock Tick Faster, Chilling Out Slows It Down

Chronic stress accelerates the body's epigenetic clock, however, those that can manage the effects of stress by strengthening their emotional regulation and self-control can slow the process.

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·November 24, 2021·3 min read

New Link Between a Disrupted Body Clock and Inflammatory Diseases

Study identifies a significant way in which a disrupted circadian clock drives inflammation in the body's immune cells.

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·November 19, 2021·3 min read

Disrupted Circadian Regulation of Cognition in Alzheimer’s Disease

Amyloid-beta accumulation in the brain may contribute to deficits in circadian regulation of learning and memory during the early stages of Alzheimer's disease.

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·November 15, 2021·2 min read

New Gene Important for Healthy Daily Rhythms Identified

Researchers have identified a new gene called Tango10 which plays a key role in daily circadian behavioral rhythms.

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·October 18, 2021·4 min read

The Human Immune System Is an Early Riser

Activation of the immune system oscillates throughout the day, peaking just before we wake.

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·October 12, 2021·4 min read

Natural Light May Be Key to Improving Mood and Reducing Insomnia

More time spent outside in natural light was associated with improved mood, better sleep quality, and ease of waking.

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·October 7, 2021·4 min read

Scientists Assemble a Biological Clock in a Test Tube to Study How It Works

A reconstituted circadian clock of cyanobacteria can run for consistent days, allowing researchers to study the interactions of the clock proteins in real-time and observe how the clock exerts control over gene expression.