How Plant Biology Could Revolutionize Renewable Energy
New research has revealed that the hydraulic systems of plants generate a streaming electric potential in sync with their circadian rhythms, presenting innovative opportunities for…
Circadian Rhythm News
Circadian Rhythm refers to the internal process that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and repeats roughly every 24 hours. These biological rhythms are found in most living organisms, including humans, plants, and microbes, and are influenced by external cues like light and temperature. In humans, the circadian clock is located in the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) of the brain’s hypothalamus. It plays a crucial role in determining the timing of various physiological processes, such as hormone release, eating habits, and body temperature regulation. Disruptions to this rhythm, such as those caused by shift work, jet lag, or poor sleep habits, can lead to various health problems, including sleep disorders, depression, and metabolic syndrome. Understanding and maintaining a stable circadian rhythm is important for overall health and well-being.
Breaking the Cycle: A New Approach To Sleep and Mental Health
Difficulties with sleep and our internal biological clocks may initiate or exacerbate a variety of mental health issues, according to a new review of recent…
Ancient Neanderthal DNA Shaping Modern Morning Habits
A new paper in the journal Genome Biology and Evolution, published by Oxford University Press, finds that genetic material from Neanderthal ancestors may have contributed…
Wearable Warnings: Devices Detect Early Signs of Frailty
Brigham researchers found an association between alterations in circadian rest-activity rhythms and risk of frailty incidence in older adults. Wearable devices can be used to…
Researchers Uncover Surprising Way To Disrupt Sleep
A collaborative study involving scientists from Osaka University, the University of Tokyo, and the Queensland University of Technology has identified a structure in the circadian…
Beat the Clock, Beat Diabetes: How Breakfast Timing Influences Your Risk
A study that followed more than 100,000 participants for seven years suggests eating breakfast after 9 a.m. increases type 2 diabetes risk by 59%, highlighting…
How Do Animals Know It’s Lunchtime?
Researchers uncover the molecular mechanisms that schedule meal timings and their synchronization with daily cycles. Researchers at Tokyo Metropolitan University have conducted a study using…
Night Owl Phenomenon: The Hidden Dangers of an Evening Chronotype
Large study of middle-aged nurses found those with an evening chronotype were more likely to engage in an overall unhealthy lifestyle particularly smoking, poor sleep,…
Rewiring Time: How Synchronizing Your Internal Clocks Can Ease Jet Lag and Aging
Consuming a hearty breakfast rather than a late-night snack might improve sleep quality during travel. Exploring distant destinations offers a wealth of novel experiences, yet…
Night Owls Beware: Staying Up Late Tied to Increased Diabetes Risk
Investigators found evening ‘chronotype,’ or going to bed late and waking up late, was associated with a 19 percent increased risk of diabetes after accounting…
It’s Biology, Not Laziness: Sleep-Wake Therapy Gives New Hope for Teens With Depression
Sleep-Wake Therapy Gives New Hope for Teens with Depression A new study suggests that adjusting the daily routines of “night owl” teens, especially those with…
Clockwork Biology: cAMP Molecules Illuminate Circadian Rhythm Mysteries
Research reveals that the molecule cAMP, regulated by the vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) in the brain’s SCN, is crucial for circadian rhythms, presenting potential new…
Rhythms on the Rocks: How Modern Life Disrupts Our Internal Clocks
Understanding Circadian Rhythm Disruptions Through Mathematical Models Researchers are using mathematical models to gain insights into the impacts of various disruptions on the body’s circadian…
Scientists Uncover “Astonishing” Complexity of Bacterial Circadian Clocks
Over 10% of all life forms are composed of bacteria, but it wasn’t until recently that we came to understand that, similar to humans, soil…
“Jet-Lagging” – A New Way To Battle Malaria
The research could lead to the development of new anti-malarial drugs, which operate by inducing a “jet lag” effect on the parasites responsible for the…
How Do Circadian Rhythms Work? New Research Sheds Light
A recent study conducted by a multidisciplinary team of researchers sheds light on the underlying mechanisms of circadian rhythms, providing new hope for managing jet…
Scientists Discover Source of Jet Lag’s Harmful Health Consequences
A recent study investigated the impact of disrupting the circadian rhythm on adult neurogenesis. Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have zeroed in on…
Ticking Time Bombs: How Our Biological Clock Influences Cluster Headaches and Migraines
Meta-analysis: Cluster headache, migraine have strong links to circadian system. Both cluster headache and migraine have strong links to the circadian system, the internal clock…