The suprachiasmatic nucleus, or SCN, is considered the “master clock” of the human body. Understanding the SCN is key to unlocking the secrets of the body’s internal clock. The suprachiasmatic nucleus is the source of our innate biological rhythms, coordinating a variety of physiological processes to environmental levels of light and dark. Despite its importance, […]
How the Circadian Rhythm of Your Kidneys Affects You
Like many organs, the kidneys have their own circadian rhythm. This internal clock affects your electrolyte balance, hydration and a variety of factors. The kidneys play a variety of roles in the human body. They create urine, which disposes of metabolic wastes, but this is just the first of their vital functions. A new study […]
The Brain Has a Hidden Rhythm – And Smarter Minds Synchronize Themselves to it
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 […]
Waking Up is Not Associated With Stress: The Role of Cortisol
Waking up does not trigger an increased release of the stress hormone cortisol. However, cortisol does rise in the hours before waking up as part of the body’s preparation for the next day, a new study led by the University of Bristol has found. The study has been published in the Proceedings of the Royal […]
Scientists Discover a Secret to Regulating Our Internal Clock And Offer a New Approach to Combating Jet Lag
Scientists at Duke-NUS Medical School and the University of California, Santa Cruz, have discovered the secret of how our internal clock is regulated. They found that this regulator sits right at the back end of casein kinase 1 delta (CK1δ), a protein that acts as a pacemaker for our internal biological clock or the natural […]
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