FeaturedNeuroscience·May 21, 2018·5 min readEating at Night and Sleeping by Day Swiftly Alters Key Blood ProteinsResearchers report proteins associated with immunity and metabolism can become disrupted following just one simulated night shift.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·May 9, 2018·4 min readStudy Links Breast Cancer to Body’s Internal ClockResearchers have found an association between the Per2 gene and breast cancer. The Per2 gene plays an important role in both the body's circadian clock and mammary gland development.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·May 8, 2018·4 min readWorking the Night Shift: Gene Expression Fails to Adapt to New Sleep PatternsStudy reveals up to 25% of rhythmic genes lose their biological rhythm following a 4 day night shift simulation.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 2, 2018·4 min readResearchers Discover Connection Between Circadian Rhythm and AggressionResearchers report on why some people may experience increasing levels of aggression at the end of the day. The study reports the scientists have developed new gene editing tools to help turn of cells that cause sundowning behaviors.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 30, 2018·4 min readRhythms of the NightPhase shifts and melatonin suppression appear to be functionally independent, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 24, 2018·3 min readBrain Activity Linked to Stress Alters Chemical CodesA new study identifies the mechanisms behind neurotransmitters involved in circadian changes. The study has implications for chemical imbalances in the brain that can lead to mental health problems.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 12, 2018·6 min readNight Owls Have Higher Risk of Dying SoonerA new study reports being a night owl might have significant consequences for your health, including an increased risk of dying earlier.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesVisual Neuroscience·April 10, 2018·4 min readOptimized Perception in the Twilight ZoneA new study reveals our brains process weak visual stimuli better in the evenings and mornings than during daylight hours. Researchers say the transition from light to dark has greater influence on visual perception than previously believed.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 9, 2018·4 min readBinge Eating Mice Reveal Obesity CluesA new study reports mice fed on diets that contained high fat foods and chocolate had altered feeding routines and food related behaviors.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 9, 2018·5 min readCircadian Clock That Controls Daily Aggression Rhythms LocatedResearchers have identified specific neurons and networks that regulate 'sundowning', a phenomenon commonly seen in Alzheimer's patients who exhibit worsening confusion and aggression levels at the end of the day.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 30, 2018·4 min readPoor Grades Tied to Class Times that Don’t Match Our Biological ClocksA new study reveals students who have class times that are out of sync with their circadian rhythms tend to have worse grades.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 19, 2018·4 min readThree Genes Essential for Cells to Tell TimeResearchers have identified three new genes associated with circadian rhythm regulation.Read More