The Society for Research on Biological Rhythms is an international society established in 1986 to promote the advancement and dissemination of research in all aspects of biological rhythms.
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Passing of Michael Menaker
It is with great sadness that I report the passing of my Ph.D. mentor and close friend, Michael Menaker, on Sunday February 14, 2021. “Mike” or “Menaker” as he was known to us, needs no introduction to the circadian community. Mike was a giant in the field and one of...
Celebrating Michael Twery’s Contributions to Sleep and Circadian Research
In honor of Dr. Michael Twery, past Director of the National Center on Sleep Disorders Research, a celebration of his critical role in advancing sleep and circadian science will take place on January 12, 4:30 – 6:00 PM EST. This will be an opportunity to express our...
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We’re all sensitive to light at night, but some are much, much more sensitive than others
Humans evolved in an environment with only very bright (sun) or very dim (moon or fire) sources of light. Today, artificial lighting enables us to spend hours per day at intermediate light levels. Our recent study shows that the response of the circadian system...
Time to run: Does it matter when you exercise?
Have you ever ditched a gym class or a workout session due to the lack of time and felt guilty about it? We all know that exercise is healthy as it lowers the risk for cardiometabolic as well as neurodegenerative diseases – yet it is hard to make time for it. Could we...
