Most people spend about a third of their life in slumber, but don’t know these surprising secrets of sleep. Do you think you know sleep? Many people know the basics of how and why we sleep, such as the different sleep phases and when we dream. However, there are many surprising facts about sleep that […]
The Circadian Clock in Heart Failure
Disruption of the circadian rhythm, which naturally changes on a 24-hour cycle, has been linked to heart disease, but it is unclear how this leads to the condition. A research team at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions investigated the function of the protein Rev-erbα/β, a key component of the circadian clock, in the […]
How Scientists Developed Cells for Measuring Time
Scientists at UC Merced have developed artificial cells that can measure time perfectly – similar to the 24-hour biological clock in living organisms. By reconstructing the circadian mechanism in tiny vesicles, the researchers were able to show that even simplified synthetic systems can glow in a daily rhythm – provided they have enough proteins. A […]
Circadian Rhythms Influence Muscle Repair
The body’s internal clock not only determines when we sleep, but also how quickly our muscles heal. A new study of mice by Northwestern Medicine, published in Science Advances, suggests that muscle injuries heal faster when they occur during the body’s natural waking hours. The findings could have implications for shift workers and also prove […]
Blue Light: The Health Benefits and Risks
Blue-enriched light can improve the sleep quality and daytime activity of older adults living at home, according to a new study from the University of Surrey. Researchers found that this type of light therapy led to more daytime activity, earlier bedtimes, more regular sleep patterns and improved sleep quality, offering a promising non-pharmacological approach to […]
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