FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 4, 2018·3 min readPeople Who Sleep Less Than 8 Hours a Night More Likely to Suffer Anxiety and DepressionBinghampton University researchers report sleeping less than 8 hours a night can result in negative, repetitive thoughts associated with anxiety and depression.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 2, 2018·1 min readScheduled Feeding Improves Neurodegenerative Symptoms: Mouse StudyA study to be published in eNeuro reports scheduled feeding times improved motor activity, sleep quality and quality of life in mouse models of Huntington's disease.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·December 28, 2017·5 min readCancer Overrides the Circadian Clock to SurviveA new study reports misfolded proteins can cause circadian rhythm disruptions which contribute to cancerous tumor growth.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 16, 2017·6 min readAfter 12 Years of Searching for Cause of Bipolar Disorder, Researchers Conclude it Has ManyFollowing a 12 year long study, researchers have identified seven phenoclasses that can help doctors to diagnose and track the progression of bipolar disorder in patients.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 12, 2017·3 min readTime of Day Affects Severity of Autoimmune DiseaseResearchers shed light on how the circadian rhythm and time of day impact immune response in autoimmune diseases. The findings could help in the development of new treatments to tackle a range of autoimmune disorders.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·December 11, 2017·2 min readTwitter Can Reveal Our Shared MoodBristol University researchers reveal strong circadian patterns for both negative and positive moods shared between Twitter users' Tweets.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 15, 2017·2 min readHow Emotions Influence Our Internal ClockA new study sheds light on human perception. Researchers report our mental time processing system is able to flexibly adapt to predictive time patterns.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 12, 2017·2 min readStudying Sleep’s Profound and Extensive Effects on Brain FunctionStudies presented at Neuroscience 2017 shed new light on how the brain consolidates memories and the neurological effects of poor sleep.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 4, 2017·3 min readRemoving Digital Devices From Bedroom Improves Sleep For Kids and TeensA new study recommends different strategies, including removing digital devices before bedtime and embarking on calming activities to encourage healthy sleep in children and teens.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 3, 2017·2 min read‘Morning Larks’ Have Weaker Sleep Spindles during Night Than ‘Night Owls’Early risers have significantly weaker sleep spindle activity than those who prefer to stay up late at night, a new study reveals.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·October 11, 2017·5 min readLack of CLOCK Protein Appears Key in Severe Epilepsy FormsA protein associated with circadian rhythm appears to play a significant role in some forms of epilepsy, researchers say.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 6, 2017·3 min readFrom Tanning to Smoking: More Traits Associated With Our Neanderthal DNAOur moods, sleeping patterns, smoking status and how easily we tan may be traced back to our Neanderthal DNA, Max Planck Institute researchers report.Read More