‘Round-the-clock’ lifestyle could disrupt metabolism, brain and behavior
Friday, February 18, 2011 - 15:01
in Biology & Nature
The modern world twists our ancient and natural sleep cycles with ubiquitous electric lighting, shift-work and the like. Now new research in mice suggests that the disturbance could have a serious impact on the body and brain, from weight gain and cognitive inflexibility to poor impulse control.