sleep-wake cycle

·May 24, 2020

Sleep-wake disturbances can predict recurrent events in stroke survivors

Recovered stroke patients who suffer from sleep-wake disruptions are more likely to experience another stroke, researchers report. Read More

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·August 6, 2019

1 in 300 thrives on very-early-to-bed, very-early-to-rise routine

Advanced sleep phase may affect as many as one in 300 people, and may be the result of a genetic trait. Read More

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Featured Neuroscience

·August 6, 2019

Human breast milk may help babies tell time via circadian signals from mom

Breast milk may help train the circadian clock in young babies. The hormonal composition of breast milk changes throughout the day, with cortisol levels being higher in the morning and melatonin levels being higher at night. Read More

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·November 9, 2018

How Many Calories Do You Burn? It Depends on Time of Day

Researchers report when resting, people burn 10% more calories in the late afternoon and early evening than in the early morning hours. Read More

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·August 4, 2017

Neurons That Control Brain’s Body Clock Identified

Study identifies a direct dopamine neuron link to circadian rhythm. Read More

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·June 29, 2017

Sleep Disturbances Predict Increased Risk for Suicidal Symptoms

A worsening of suicidal thoughts in young people has been linked to sleep disturbances. Participants of the new study who reported lots of variation of when they fall asleep also reported more incidences of insomnia and nightmares, which also lower the threshold for suicidal ideations. Read More

Featured Neuroscience

·June 25, 2017

The Neural Relationship Between Light and Sleep

Researchers have discovered a protein in the brain that responds to darkness and light to set the correct balance between sleep and wakefulness. Read More

Featured Neuroscience

·June 23, 2017

How the Brain Surrenders to Sleep

Researchers monitored the brain activity of roundworms as they fell asleep and woke up. Read More

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·October 14, 2016

Chronobiology: Internal Clocks Sync

Researchers explore how how body's natural time keepers work. Read More

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Featured Neuroscience

·September 5, 2016

Brain Circuit That Drives Sleep Wake State and Sleep Preparation Behavior Identified

Researchers have identified a brain circuit that helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle. Read More

Image shows a sleepy looking man holding a pillow.

Featured Neuroscience

·August 11, 2016

Exposing the Brain’s Clock

A new study sheds light on numerous functions of our circadian clock, from how the brain maintains performance during the day to how shift workers struggle to maintain attention during early morning hours. Read More