New research into the function of a specialized group of retinal cells offers hope for innovative ways to treat jet lag and other circadian disorders. Most of us have experienced jet lag in one form or another. You probably know the symptoms well: difficulty falling asleep, difficulty waking up and poor quality sleep when you […]
Night Owl Sleeping Patterns May be Due to a Gene Mutation
Are you a night owl? Scientists have discovered that people who function best in evenings and at night actually may have a genetic mutation causing their aversion to mornings. We have all heard the phrase that the early bird catches the worm. While this may or may not be true, research has found that there […]
Circadian Lighting Improves Patient Outcomes in the ICU
New research suggests that circadian lighting in the ICU may improve the outcomes of these very ill patients, both now and up to a year after their hospital stay. More than 4 million patients are admitted to the ICU, or intensive care unit, every year. These units offer the one-on-one nursing care and high technology that […]
Later School Start Times for Teens May Not be the Solution After All
Early to bed, early to rise? New research suggests that later school start times may not be the answer for our sleep-deprived teens. You have probably heard of the recent call for middle and high schools to delay start times. Indeed, even American pediatricians endorse the idea. This is due to the fact that teenagers have a circadian […]
Your Internal Clock has a Helper: The Astrocyte
Astrocytes were once believed to have a single, simple role as structural support in the brain. However, new research suggests that they are important in setting your internal clock. Our brain is made of many types of cells. Most people are familiar with neurons, which send and receive electrical impulses that form our thoughts and […]
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