Effects of Sleep Deprivation on Attention and Mood
Learn about the effects of sleep deprivation on attention and mood.
Exploring Processes C and S Part 2: Forced Desynchrony
Learn how sleep researchers use a "forced desynchrony" protocol to separate effects of processes C and S on sleep
Cyanobacterial Circadian Clock Output Mechanism
Discover how the core circadian oscillator in the cyanobacterium Synechococcus elongatus sends output to regulate timing
The 2-Process Model of Sleep
Learn how a homeostatic drive and the circadian clock control the timing of sleep
Structural Changes of the Cyanobacterial Clock
Watch the structural nanomachine of the cyanobacterial circadian oscillator come to life in this video made by our colleagues.
Bioluminescent and Fluorescent Reporters in Circadian Rhythm Studies
Read about the biology, application, and experimental design of fluorescent reporters in circadian studies
Establishing the Genetic Basis of Circadian Rhythms: A Landmark Study
Learn about basic property of free-running periods of circadian oscillators
Interview with Dr. Carrie Partch
Hear Dr. Partch discuss the structural underpinnings of molecular clocks
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.
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
The Transcriptomic Motion Picture of Marine Microbes
A blog post about understanding daily rhythms in marine microbes.
In-Lab Video Series: Rodent Wheel-Running Experiment
Learn how to design, perform, and analyze a rodent wheel-running experiment.
Luciferase Reporters for Mammals in Circadian Research
Learn how luciferase reporters are used to study circadian rhythms in mammals
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
The Suprachiasmatic Nucleus: Lesion & Transplant Experiments
Learn about landmark experiments that demonstrated the role of the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) in circadian rhythms
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
Time Memory in Bees
Learn about landmark experiments that established internal clocks as the source of circadian rhythms in animals
Healthy Light Exposure Infographic
Learn the do's and don'ts of light exposure that affect circadian rhythms and sleep
An Introduction to Chronobiology
Read our three-part introduction to basic concepts in chronobiology
Photoperiodic Flowering Part 1
Discover how plants measure night- and day-length to determine when to flower
Cellular Oscillators
Learn about "clocks in a dish," and how in vitro mammalian clocks can be used to study circadian rhythms
Interview with Dr. Lance Kriegsfeld
Hear Dr. Kriegsfeld discuss circadian rhythms and neuroendocrinology
