FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 1, 2013·5 min readIt’s About Time: Disrupted Internal Clocks Play Role in DiseaseResearchers link disrupted sleep and circadian rhythm as risk factors for alcoholic liver disease.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 27, 2013·4 min readHelping SAD Sufferers Sleep SoundlyA new study shows sufferers of seasonally affective disorder (SAD), like insomniacs, report sleep patterns incorrectly due to depression.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·June 26, 2013·3 min readSymptoms of Prader-Willi Syndrome Associated with Interference in Circadian, Metabolic GenesPrader-Willi syndrome, a genetic disorder characterized by an insatiable appetite, is associated with the loss of non-coding RNAs; resulting in dysregulation of the circadian and metabolic genes.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 20, 2013·4 min readThe Link Between Circadian Rhythms and AgingResearchers find the SIRT1 gene, which is commonly associated with aging, also helps regulate circadian rhythm.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 18, 2013·4 min readKey Protein is Linked to Circadian Clocks, Helps Regulate MetabolismA new study reveals how the production of p75NTR protein oscillates in time with the body's natural circadian rhythm and how these oscillations help regulate vital metabolic functions. The findings offer an insight into how circadian rhythm helps maintain the body's overall metabolic health.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 5, 2013·6 min readScientists Map the Wiring of the Biological ClockResearchers report the discovery of a crucial part of the biological clock: the wiring that sets its accuracy to within a few minutes out of the 1440 minutes per day. The wiring uses GABA to connect the individual cells of the biological clock in a fast network which changes strength with the time of day.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 31, 2013·3 min readCircadian Rhythms Control Body’s Response to Intestinal InfectionsResearchers discover circadian rhythms can boost the body's ability to fight intestinal infections such as salmonella.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 13, 2013·6 min readOut of Sync: Body Clocks Altered at Cell Level in DepressionResearchers discover evidence of altered circadian rhythms and disrupted brain gene orchestration in patients with major depression.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 6, 2013·4 min readEat to Dream: Study Shows Dietary Nutrients Associated with Certain Sleep PatternsA study shows for the first time that certain nutrients may play an underlying role in short and long sleep duration and that people who report eating a large variety of foods; an indicator of an overall healthy diet, had the healthiest sleep patterns.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 5, 2012·4 min readScientists Redraw the Blueprint of the Body’s Biological ClockDiscovery of key link between circadian rhythms and metabolism may lead to new therapies for sleep disorders and diabetes. The...Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 7, 2012·3 min readMolecular Path from Internal Clock to Cells Controlling Rest and Activity RevealedThe molecular pathway that carries time-of-day signals from the body’s internal clock to ultimately guide daily behavior is like a...Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·January 10, 2012·3 min readDisruption of Biological Clocks Causes Neurodegeneration, Early DeathNew research at Oregon State University provides evidence for the first time that disruption of circadian rhythms – the biological...Read More