Scientists from Queen Mary, University of London have discovered a new protein complex operating in fruit fly circadian clocks, which may also help to regulate our own biological clocks. Circadian clocks are thought to have evolved to enable organisms to match their behaviour to specific time slots during the 24 hour day. The…

Jet lag is the bane of many travelers, and similar fatigue can plague people who work in rotating shifts. Scientists know the problem results from disruption to the body’s normal rhythms and are getting closer to a better understanding that might lead to more effective treatment. New University of Washington research sh…

The aXbo sleep phase alarm clock uses natural sleep cycles to determine the best time to wake up. The clock is designed to wake people individually at their optimal waking time during a light sleep phase. The unique wake-up-algorithm of aXbo chooses the optimal wake up time through differentiating the various sleeping phases …

“UC Irvine researchers have discovered that circadian rhythms – our own body clock – regulate energy levels in cells. The findings have far-reaching implications, from providing greater insights into the bond between the body’s day-night patterns and metabolism to creating new ways to treat cancer, dia…