Body Clock – What Makes Us Tick?

Body Clock – What Makes Us Tick?   BBC Horizon investigated the body clock and it’s effect on our behaviour. We all have a biological clock ticking away inside us that governs our daily rhythms. This affects our health as much as our diet and whether...

Simple blood test could read state of Circadian Rhythm

Simple blood test could read state of Circadian Rhythm   Determining the state of an individual’s internal physiological clock has important implications for precision medicine, from diagnosing neurological disorders to optimizing drug delivery. To be useful,...

Circadian Rhythms and Mood Disorders Genetically Linked

Circadian Rhythms and Mood Disorders Genetically Linked   A research team at the University of Glasgow has now identified a potential genetic link between disrupted circadian rhythms and mood disorders, including major depressive disorder (MDD) and neuroticism....
How Does the Suprachiasmatic Nucleus (SCN) Control Circadian Rhythm?

How Does the Suprachiasmatic Nucleus (SCN) Control Circadian Rhythm?

How Does the Suprachiasmatic Nucleus (SCN) Control Circadian Rhythm? The SCN is located in the anterior region of the hypothalamus, and contains roughly 20,000 neurons. The SCN can be divided into two main sections depending on the neuropeptide expression. The ‘Core’...

Circadian Rhythm Disruption Linked to OCD

Circadian Rhythm Disruption Linked to OCD   Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is more common in people living in areas of high latitude, likely because of the effect of decreased sunlight on circadian rhythms, new research suggests. Investigators reviewed...