Scientists clock onto how sunlight puts a spring in our step
Thursday, April 29, 2010 - 13:20
in Biology & Nature
Scientists have discovered two "body clock" genes that reveal how seasonal changes in hormones are controlled and could ultimately help find treatments for seasonal affective disorder. Researchers also found that one of these genes has a similar role in both birds and mammals, showing a common link that has been conserved for more than 300 million years.