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·October 21, 2014·4 min read

Reading a Biological Clock in the Dark

Researchers report correct coordination between our circadian clock and gut bacteria could be critical for preventing metabolic diseases.

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·October 20, 2014·4 min read

Researchers Untangle the Biological Effects of Blue Light

Melanopsin and S-cones battle for control of the pupil under blue light.

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·September 30, 2014·3 min read

Scientists Pinpoint Biological Clock’s Synchronicity

Researchers discover how LNvs neurons synchronize at specific times to help regulate circadian rhythm.

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·August 18, 2014·3 min read

Researchers Obtain Key Insights into How the Internal Body Clock is Tuned

Researchers discover a new way that circadian rhythm is regulated by long non-coding RNA.

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·August 14, 2014·4 min read

Scientists Use Lasers to Control Mouse Brain Switchboard

A new optogenetics study could be a breakthrough in understanding how the TRN influences consciousness.

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·August 13, 2014·5 min read

Single Gene Controls Jet Lag

Researchers report they have discovered a master gene responsible for sleep and wake cycles.

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·May 22, 2014·3 min read

Genes Discovered Linking Circadian Clock with Eating Schedule

Mutations in a pair of genes, which normally help regulate eating scheduled and keep them in sync with daily sleep rhythms, may play a role in so called night eating syndrome.

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·April 27, 2014·2 min read

Researchers Discover a Key Regulator in the Pacemakers of Brain and Heart

Researchers discover T-type channels can shift from using calcium ions to sodium ions to generate electrochemical signals, because of an outer shield of amino acids.