Published in Cell · View the paper (DOI)
A new study by UCI researchers found that body parts like the liver and skin have internal clocks that respond to light changes, regardless of the brain's central clock. This discovery has significant implications for understanding circadian rhythms, aging processes, and overall well-being.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- UCI research helps shed new light on circadian clocks University of California - Irvine · May 30, 2019 · first to report
- The body responds to variations in light between the day and night independently of the brain Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona) · May 31, 2019