Putting sleep disorders to bed: New way to improve internal clock function
Wednesday, August 21, 2013 - 18:30
in Biology & Nature
Researchers have identified how a fundamental biological process called protein synthesis is controlled within the body's circadian clock -- the internal mechanism that controls one's daily rhythms. Their findings may help shed light on future treatments for disorders triggered by circadian clock dysfunction, including jet lag, shift work disorders, and chronic conditions like depression and Parkinson's disease.