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·June 25, 2017·5 min read

The Neural Relationship Between Light and Sleep

Researchers have discovered a protein in the brain that responds to darkness and light to set the correct balance between sleep and wakefulness.

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·June 23, 2017·4 min read

How the Brain Surrenders to Sleep

Researchers monitored the brain activity of roundworms as they fell asleep and woke up.

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·June 20, 2017·4 min read

People Who Go To Bed Late Have Less Control Over OCD Symptoms

According to researchers, going to be late can result in lower perceived control of obsessive thoughts for those with OCD.

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·May 15, 2017·4 min read

Non-Prescription Use of Ritalin Linked to Adverse Side Effects

Researchers report changes in brain chemistry in people who take the medication Ritalin without it being prescribed to them. Changes impacted body weight, risk taking behaviors and locomotive activity. Additionally, women were more sensitive to the behavioral effects that men.

Image shows a diagram of the SCN in action.

Featured Neuroscience

·April 18, 2017·3 min read

Cells in the Retina Light the Way to Treating Jet Lag

Researchers have discovered a group of neurons in the retina that affect circadian rhythm by sending signals to the SCN.

Featured Psychology

·April 12, 2017·6 min read

Early School Start Times Pit Teens in Conflict Between Biology and Society

Later school start times would allow teens to fully relieve sleep pressure.

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·April 12, 2017·4 min read

College Students Study Better Later in the Day

A new study reports the best times for college students to learn in between 11 am and 9:30 pm.

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·January 19, 2017·5 min read

Insecticides Mimic Melatonin, Creating Higher Risk of Diabetes

According to a new study, synthetic chemicals found in some insecticides can bind to melatonin receptors, creating a higher risk for people to develop diabetes and other metabolic disorders.