Scientists at UC Merced have developed artificial cells that can measure time perfectly – similar to the 24-hour biological clock in living organisms. By reconstructing the circadian mechanism in tiny vesicles, the researchers were able to show that even simplified synthetic systems can glow in a daily rhythm – provided they have enough proteins. A […]
Do You Have Trouble Falling Asleep or Wake Up in the Middle of the Night? This Could Increase Your Risk of Dementia
Recent research findings add to the growing body of evidence linking sleep disorders to cognitive impairment and show significant associations between three measures of sleep disorders and the risk of developing dementia within ten years. The findings, published in Elsevier’s American Journal of Preventive Medicine, link difficulty falling asleep (taking more than 30 minutes to […]
ADHD and Insomnia Can Form a Vicious Cycle
Insomnia could explain why adults with ADHD traits report lower quality of life, according to a new study by the University of Southampton and the Netherlands Institute of Neuroscience. In fact, at least one in four people with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) report suffering from a sleep disorder, with insomnia being the most common. The […]
Connection Between Wound Healing, Circadian Rhythm, and the “Hairs” on Cells
Almost every organism on Earth follows a natural circadian rhythm encoded by your cells’ clock genes, which do exactly what their name suggests: they regulate your body’s rhythms on a 24-hour basis. Most cells in the mammalian body have cilia, hair-like structures that perform a variety of functions, such as movement in motile cilia and […]
Can Dairy Consumption be Linked to Nightmares and Poor Sleep?
If you find that eating certain foods causes you to sleep poorly, you are not alone—and there may be a physical cause for your bad dreams. Scientists who studied the link between diet, sleep problems, and cultural beliefs about food and sleep found that healthier evening eating habits lead to better sleep and better dream […]
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