circadian rhythms

Circadian rhythm-metabolism link discovered

harminka — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:34:07 -0500

UC Irvine researchers have found a molecular link between circadian rhythms – our own body clock – and metabolism. The discovery reveals new possibilities for the treatment of diabetes, obesity and other related diseases.

Genetic switch for circadian rhythms discovered

harminka — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:36:01 -0600

University of California, Irvine researchers have identified the chemical switch that triggers the genetic mechanism regulating our internal body clock.

Gene controlling circadian rhythms involved in onset of bipolar disorder

harminka — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 11:31:16 -0500

Disrupt the gene that regulates the biological clocks in mice and they become manic, exhibiting behaviors similar to humans with bipolar disorder, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have found.