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·September 16, 2016·4 min read

Light Causes Flies to Take a Longer Midday Nap

Researchers have discovered what triggers Drosophila to extend their midday naps.

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Featured Neuroscience

·September 5, 2016·6 min read

Brain Circuit That Drives Sleep Wake State and Sleep Preparation Behavior Identified

Researchers have identified a brain circuit that helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle.

Featured Neuroscience

·August 15, 2016·5 min read

Time of Day Influences Susceptibility to Infection

A new study reveals we are more susceptible to infections at certain times of the day as our circadian rhythm affects the ability of the virus to spread and replicate.

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Featured Neuroscience

·August 11, 2016·4 min read

Exposing the Brain’s Clock

A new study sheds light on numerous functions of our circadian clock, from how the brain maintains performance during the day to how shift workers struggle to maintain attention during early morning hours.

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·August 8, 2016·3 min read

Gut Bacteria Have Own Circadian Clock

Researchers report our gut bacteria is sensitive to melatonin and expresses its own circadian rhythm.

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·July 12, 2016·4 min read

Mathematical Models Explain East-West Asymmetry of Jet Lag Recovery

A new math model explains why people experience slower jet lag recovery when flying east to west.

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·June 28, 2016·4 min read

Honeybee Circadian Rhythms are Affected More by Social Interactions

A new study reports that social time cues override influences of light and darkness in regulating the circadian rhythm of honeybees.

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·June 20, 2016·3 min read

Watching The Luminescent Gene Switch

Researchers have discovered a way yo simultaneously monitor the switching on and off of clock genes in mice and the effects on their behavior in real time.