A new study reveals that the brain’s responsiveness and capacity for learning shift with the time of day, governed by molecules like adenosine that link metabolism, sleep, and neural signaling.

Disrupted sleep patterns in Alzheimer’s disease may be more than a symptom—they could be a driving force. Researchers at ...

If you know anything about the circadian rhythm, it’s probably that keeping it dialed is really important for a good night’s ...

Scientists at the FMI and the University of California-Santa Cruz have found that similar molecular machineries control daily ...

With the soaring popularity of sleep tourism, it’s no wonder luxury hotels around the world are now helping travelers reap ...

Circadian rhythm, a natural cycle that regulates many biological processes, operates on a 24-hour cycle. Changes in light and dark significantly impact circadian cycles, and abnormalities can disrupt ...

All organisms have a circadian rhythm. In plants, for example, circadian rhythm helps sense light, temperature, length of the day, and season change to fine-tune processes such as photosynthesis, ...

Disruptions to the body's internal clock are strongly associated with increased risk of obesity, diabetes, high blood ...

The inner-workings of the "circadian clock" are complex. The molecular processes behind it have eluded scientists until now. Two new studies from June 2013 have uncovered specific proteins that drive ...

The rising and setting of the sun influences the function of every cell in our bodies. Almost every organism on earth—from single-cell algae to humans—has an internal circadian clock which is a ...