‘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.

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