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Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·May 8, 2018·4 min read

Working the Night Shift: Gene Expression Fails to Adapt to New Sleep Patterns

Study reveals up to 25% of rhythmic genes lose their biological rhythm following a 4 day night shift simulation.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·May 2, 2018·4 min read

Researchers Discover Connection Between Circadian Rhythm and Aggression

Researchers 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.

Featured Neuroscience

·April 30, 2018·4 min read

Rhythms of the Night

Phase shifts and melatonin suppression appear to be functionally independent, researchers report.

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·April 24, 2018·3 min read

Brain Activity Linked to Stress Alters Chemical Codes

A 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.

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·April 12, 2018·6 min read

Night Owls Have Higher Risk of Dying Sooner

A new study reports being a night owl might have significant consequences for your health, including an increased risk of dying earlier.

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Visual Neuroscience

·April 10, 2018·4 min read

Optimized Perception in the Twilight Zone

A 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.

Featured Neuroscience

·April 9, 2018·4 min read

Binge Eating Mice Reveal Obesity Clues

A new study reports mice fed on diets that contained high fat foods and chocolate had altered feeding routines and food related behaviors.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·April 9, 2018·5 min read

Circadian Clock That Controls Daily Aggression Rhythms Located

Researchers 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.

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·March 30, 2018·4 min read

Poor Grades Tied to Class Times that Don’t Match Our Biological Clocks

A new study reveals students who have class times that are out of sync with their circadian rhythms tend to have worse grades.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·March 19, 2018·4 min read

Three Genes Essential for Cells to Tell Time

Researchers have identified three new genes associated with circadian rhythm regulation.

Featured Genetics

·February 8, 2018·3 min read

Timing is Everything, to Our Genes

Researchers discover the activity of 80 percent of genes follow a day/night rhythm in many tissue types and brain regions.

Featured Neurology

·January 29, 2018·6 min read

Body Clock Disruptions Occur Years Before Memory Loss in Alzheimer’s

According to researchers, circadian disruptions can occur years before symptoms of Alzheimer's develop. The findings could help to identify those at risk of developing the neurodegenerative disease as they age.