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·September 11, 2015·5 min read

Melatonin May Influence Multiple Sclerosis Disease Activity

A new study reports a small group of people with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis experienced improvement to their symptoms during the fall and winter seasons.

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·August 27, 2015·3 min read

Protein GRK2 Appears to Help Regulate Body Clock

A new study reports on the crucial role the protein GRK2 plays in regulating the body's internal clock.

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·August 13, 2015·4 min read

Mechanism that Controls When We Sleep and When We Wake Discovered

Researchers discover changes in the activity of sodium and potassium channels during the day and night impact the sleep-wake cycle.

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·August 5, 2015·3 min read

Changes in Abundance of Mouse Gut Bacteria Connected to Circadian Rhythm

According to researchers, changes in the abundance of gut bacteria in female mice is tied to the rhythms of the internal clock.

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·July 30, 2015·3 min read

Neuronal Plasticity and the Changing Seasons

A new study enhances understanding of the mechanisms vital to the regulation of the circadian system.

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·June 30, 2015·4 min read

Sleep Quality Affects Mood for Women with Bipolar Disorder

According to a new study, poor sleep quality is linked to negative moods in women with bipolar disorder.

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·June 29, 2015·3 min read

It’s Summer and Your Brain Knows It

Researchers have discovered an important mechanism which allows animals to effectively track seasonal changes.

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·April 27, 2015·3 min read

Mechanism Involved in Adjusting Circadian Rhythm Identified

Researchers report they have discovered a key mechanism which affects the function of the circadian clock.

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·April 20, 2015·3 min read

Circadian Clock Measures Time of Day by Color of Light

According to a new study, the color of light has significant impact on our circadian clock.

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·March 18, 2015·3 min read

Is Overexposure to Artificial Light Affecting Our Health?

Overexposure to artificial light, especially from devices which emit blue light, can suppress melatonin and disrupt the circadian cycle, a new study reports.