Are you suffering from a cold? According to a new study on the immune system and sleep, getting enough rest may be crucial to fighting off illness this winter. B cells and T cells and antigens—oh my! We know a great deal about how our immune systems work, which has led to exciting and life-saving […]
New Findings Show the Liver has a Clear Rhythm
A lot has been studied and written about circadian rhythm. New research suggests that your liver plays an intricate role in maintaining your internal clocks. Your liver is one of the most important organs in your body. This organ maintains your blood sugar at a safe level, creates many of the proteins needed for activities ranging from […]
The Circadian Rhythm of Skin Disorders: Eczema and Psoriasis
Understanding the circadian rhythm of skin and skin disorders may allow people to better treat common dermatological issues. Tens of millions of people suffer from unsightly, itchy and painful skin disorders such as eczema and psoriasis. While there are many medical treatments that can help alleviate symptoms, these are not a cure. Even worse, there […]
The Circadian Rhythm and its Role in Early Development
Most humans wake in the morning and go to sleep at night. Lather, rinse and repeat. Because our sleep-wake cycles are so important, a tightly-controlled clock called the circadian rhythm regulates them. New research suggests that the circadian rhythm may regulate more than just our sleep-wake cycles. Winding Up Your Internal Clock As with all […]
Circadian Rhythm Strength May be Controlled by This Key Protein
If you turn the volume low enough, you cannot hear the radio. New research has found that circadian rhythm strength has a “volume control” as well: the protein REV-ERBα. Most research on the circadian rhythm deals with what happens, when and why. However, the strength of a molecular signal is also important. If a signal […]
