Newly discovered neural pathway processes acute light to affect sleep
Study challenges the widely accepted belief that all light information is relayed through the suprachiasmatic nucleus, which synchronizes the circadian rhythm.... Read More...
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New Role for Astrocytes in Controlling Circadian Rhythms
Astrocytes may lead the tempo of the body's internal clock and control patterns of daily behavior, a new study reports.... Read More...
The VIPs of the Nervous System
Researchers have unlocked a cure for jet lag by activating VIP neurons in the suprachiasmatic nucleus.... 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...
Cells in the Retina Light the Way to Treating Jet Lag
Researchers have discovered a group of neurons in the retina that affect circadian rhythm by sending signals to the SCN.... Read More...
Astrocytes Keep Time For Brain and Behavior
A new study reveals astrocytes play an surprisingly important role in the body's circadian clock.... Read More...
Brain Hardwired to Respond to Others’ Itching: Mouse Study
According to researchers, socially contagious itching may be hard wired in the brain. ... Read More...
Why You Don’t Feel Jet Lagged When You Run a Fever
Researchers report on a link between core body temperature and circadian rhythm in mice.... Read More...
Depressive Behaviors Caused by Disrupting Brain’s Internal Clock: Mouse Study
A new study reports that disrupting the natural circadian rhythm in mice causes depression and anxiety.... Read More...
Chronobiology: Internal Clocks Sync
Researchers explore how how body's natural time keepers work.... Read More...
Brain’s Biological Clock Stimulates Thirst Before Sleep
Findings provide additional insight into how the circadian clock regulates physiological function.... Read More...
Light Color Determines Sleepiness Versus Arousal in Mice
A new study reveals the color of light can have an impact on whether we're sleepy or fully aroused.... Read More...