A new study has found that teenagers who catch up on sleep moderately – but not excessively – at the weekend show fewer symptoms of anxiety. The results show that teenagers who got up to two hours more sleep on weekends than on weekdays showed fewer anxiety symptoms than those who did not sleep longer […]
When the brain is under pressure, certain neural signals begin to oscillate synchronously – much like a well-rehearsed orchestra. A new study conducted at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) shows for the first time how flexibly this neural synchrony adapts to different situations and that this dynamic coordination is closely linked to cognitive abilities. “Specific […]
To better understand the circadian clock in modern cyanobacteria, a Japanese research team has investigated ancient time-keeping systems. They studied the oscillation of the clock proteins KaiA, KaiB, and KaiC (Kai proteins) in modern cyanobacteria and compared it with the function of the Kai proteins of their ancestors. Their research findings were published in Nature […]
The combination of mathematical modeling and experiments identifies the difference in the molecular clockwork of master and slave clock neurons in Drosophila. This solves the long-standing mystery of the molecular mechanisms responsible for the circadian (~24-hour) clock’s paradoxical properties of robustness (strong rhythms) and plasticity (flexible adaptation). How Our Daily Rhythm is Regulated From tiny […]
Some people jump out of bed in the early hours of the morning, while others prefer a slower start to the day. Whether you get up with a smile or a groan, scientists say that your internal clock—known as your circadian rhythm—could influence this behavior and much more. Timing of Activities can Play a Role […]
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