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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.

This is a diagram of how the circadian clock affects the rhythm of physiological processes.

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·January 16, 2015·3 min read

Is it Possible to Reset Our Biological Clocks?

Glucocorticoids could help synchronize circadian rhythm, a new study reports.

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Featured Genetics

·January 5, 2015·2 min read

Twin Study Suggests Genetic Factors Contribute to Insomnia in Children and Teens

New research into twins finds insomnia in adolescence and childhood could be explained by genetic factors, at least in part.

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Featured Genetics

·December 23, 2014·2 min read

Researcher Discovers a Way to Control Internal Clocks

Researchers discover REV-ERB plays a key role in circadian rhythm regulation.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·December 22, 2014·2 min read

Light Emitting E-Readers before Bedtime Can Adversely Impact Sleep

Researchers report reading an e-book before bed will keep you awake longer than reading a book.

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·December 4, 2014·4 min read

Wireless Brain Sensor Could Unchain Neuroscience from Cables

Researchers have developed a neural transmitter which can stream data from the brain while the subject sleeps.

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Featured Genetics

·November 20, 2014·3 min read

Unwinding the Mysteries of the Cellular Clock

Enhancers control the expression of genes, a new study reports.

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·November 18, 2014·3 min read

Researchers Explore Link Between Memory Deficit and Misfiring Circadian Clock

Researchers identify a brain area which disrupts memory when the circadian rhythm is altered.

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·November 14, 2014·5 min read

Scientists Find First Evidence of ‘Local’ Clock in the Brain

A new study provides fresh insight into how local circadian clocks can control sleep and wakefulness.

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Featured Neuroscience

·November 7, 2014·6 min read