Luciferase Reporters for Cyanobacteria in Circadian Research
Learn how luciferase reporters are used to study circadian rhythms in cyanobacteria
Cyanobacterial Circadian Clock Output Mechanism
Discover how the core circadian oscillator in the cyanobacterium Synechococcus elongatus sends output to regulate timing
In-Lab Video Series: Rodent Wheel-Running Experiment
Learn how to design, perform, and analyze a rodent wheel-running experiment.
Interview with Dr. Lance Kriegsfeld
Hear Dr. Kriegsfeld discuss circadian rhythms and neuroendocrinology
Time Memory in Bees
Learn about landmark experiments that established internal clocks as the source of circadian rhythms in animals
The Suprachiasmatic Nucleus: Lesion & Transplant Experiments
Learn about landmark experiments that demonstrated the role of the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) in circadian rhythms
Phase Response Curves
Understand phase response curves, an important - but tricky! - circadian concept
Human Circadian Variation: Genetic Approaches
Learn how genetic manipulations in model organisms and in vitro establish circadian links to human variation in chronotype
Establishing the Genetic Basis of Circadian Rhythms: A Landmark Study
Learn about basic property of free-running periods of circadian oscillators
Healthy Light Exposure Infographic
Learn the do's and don'ts of light exposure that affect circadian rhythms and sleep
Fluence Response Curves and Action Spectra Series
Discover how action spectra are derived from fluence response curves
The 2-Process Model of Sleep
Learn how a homeostatic drive and the circadian clock control the timing of sleep
Exploring Processes C and S Part 1: Napping Protocol
Learn how sleep researchers use a "napping" protocol to separate effects of processes C and S on sleep
Circadian Clock-Controlled Genes Part 1
An introductory tutorial video on the mechanisms of mammalian molecular circadian clock regulation, and how the clock regulates other genes.
Photoperiodic Flowering Part 1
Discover how plants measure night- and day-length to determine when to flower
The Transcriptomic Motion Picture of Marine Microbes
A blog post about understanding daily rhythms in marine microbes.
Luciferase Reporters for Mammals in Circadian Research
Learn how luciferase reporters are used to study circadian rhythms in mammals
Luciferase Reporters in Circadian Research
Learn how luciferase reporters are used in circadian biology
Entrainment Simulator
Explore basic concepts of circadian entrainment, phase response curves, and phase shifts with our Entrainment Simulator
Photoperiodic Flowering Part 2
Part 2, the advanced mechanisms how plants measure night- and day-length to determine when to flower
Links Between Mood Disorders and Circadian Rhythms
Learn about the behavioral assays and gene manipulations used in rodent models to explore links between circadian rhythms and mood disorders
