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FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 17, 2019Skin keeps time independent of the brainNeuropsin is expressed in the hair follicles of mice and synchronizes the skin's circadian clock, independent of the brain or eyes. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·November 5, 2018Disrupted Circadian Rhythms May Drive Anxiety and Exacerbate Brain DisordersResearchers report sleep disruptions may not only be a symptom of neurological diseases, circadian rhythm disruptions may drive the brain pathology that contributes to anxiety, dementias and other disorders. Read More
FeaturedGenetics·May 9, 2018Study Links Breast Cancer to Body’s Internal ClockResearchers have found an association between the Per2 gene and breast cancer. The Per2 gene plays an important role in both the body's circadian clock and mammary gland development. Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·December 28, 2017Cancer Overrides the Circadian Clock to SurviveA new study reports misfolded proteins can cause circadian rhythm disruptions which contribute to cancerous tumor growth. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·December 6, 2017CLOCK Gene May Hold Answers to Human Brain EvolutionUT Southwestern researchers discover a gene implicated in circadian rhythm may also play a vital role in regulating genes important for our brain evolution. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·October 11, 2017Lack of CLOCK Protein Appears Key in Severe Epilepsy FormsA protein associated with circadian rhythm appears to play a significant role in some forms of epilepsy, researchers say. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·September 7, 2017Circadian Clock’s Inner GearsA new study offers insight into how the circadian clock runs and provides new understanding on disorders associated with circadian rhythm disruptions. Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 15, 2017Will Ketamine Treat Your Depression? Check Your Activity MonitorA new study reports depressed people who responded to ketamine found their activity increased during earlier parts of the day. Researchers suggest clock gene machinery may be linked to the type of depression that responds to ketamine treatment. Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscience·August 15, 2016Time of Day Influences Susceptibility to InfectionA 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. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 16, 2015How a Late Night Caffeine Fix Delays the Human Circadian ClockA new study reports drinking caffeine during the evening delays the internal body clock by 40 minutes. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 30, 2015Neuronal Plasticity and the Changing SeasonsA new study enhances understanding of the mechanisms vital to the regulation of the circadian system. Read More
