Skin keeps time independent of the brain
Neuropsin is expressed in the hair follicles of mice and synchronizes the skin's circadian clock, independent of the brain or eyes.... Read More...
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Disrupted Circadian Rhythms May Drive Anxiety and Exacerbate Brain Disorders
Researchers 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...
Study Links Breast Cancer to Body’s Internal Clock
Researchers 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...
Cancer Overrides the Circadian Clock to Survive
A new study reports misfolded proteins can cause circadian rhythm disruptions which contribute to cancerous tumor growth.... Read More...
CLOCK Gene May Hold Answers to Human Brain Evolution
UT 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...
Lack of CLOCK Protein Appears Key in Severe Epilepsy Forms
A protein associated with circadian rhythm appears to play a significant role in some forms of epilepsy, researchers say. ... Read More...
Circadian Clock’s Inner Gears
A new study offers insight into how the circadian clock runs and provides new understanding on disorders associated with circadian rhythm disruptions.... Read More...
Will Ketamine Treat Your Depression? Check Your Activity Monitor
A 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...
Blame ‘Food Coma’ On The Brain
Researchers investigate fruit fly brains to discover the connection between eating, sleep and activity.... Read More...
Time of Day Influences Susceptibility to Infection
A 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...
How a Late Night Caffeine Fix Delays the Human Circadian Clock
A new study reports drinking caffeine during the evening delays the internal body clock by 40 minutes.... Read More...
Neuronal Plasticity and the Changing Seasons
A new study enhances understanding of the mechanisms vital to the regulation of the circadian system. ... Read More...