ITHACA, N.Y. -- New research from a multidisciplinary team helps to illuminate the mechanisms behind circadian rhythms, offering new hope for dealing with jet lag, insomnia and other sleep disorders.

Source: Leslie Korn/ Rhythms of Recovery: Trauma, Nature and the Body PTSD, chronic pain (fibromyalgia), and sleep problems are all characterized by circadian rhythm imbalance. In order to understand ...

The molecular mechanism behind why heart attacks can vary in severity depending on the time of day has been uncovered, potentially paving the way for innovative treatments that align with the natural ...

Their circadian rhythms, otherwise known as internal clocks, control major biological functions. And when those rhythms are ...

Confirming what observational studies have long thought, a genetic study has shown that a grizzly bear’s body clock ticks away routinely, even when the animal is deep in hibernation. What’s more, ...

Every cell in the human body operates on an intricate internal schedule, governed by circadian rhythms that synchronize our ...

How often do you check to see what time it is? Clocks—on our phones, watches and throughout the house—help guide our routines. They tell us when we should get up, when it’s time for bed, if our ...

It's tempting to think that, with our fancy electric lights and indoor bedrooms, humanity has evolved beyond the natural influence of sunlight when it comes to our sleep routines. But new research ...

Recent research reveals that the immune system interacts with the body's internal clock, influencing both fat storage and temperature regulation. These insights carry substantial implications for ...

Priya Crosby is part of the Parch Lab in the Chemistry & Biochemistry Department with research focus on circadian rhythm. National Postdoc Appreciation Week, organized by the National Postdoc ...

Between work schedules and jet lag, there are a number of things that can throw off your body’s natural light-dark cycle. “Your circadian rhythm is a natural, biologic cycle that sets when your brain ...

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