inTRO to ipRGCs ( Intrinsically Photosensitive Retinal Ganglion Cells)
Rods, cones, and…ipRGCs? For almost a century and a half, it was believed that the mammalian retina only had…
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We cover circadian science, sleep, shift work, and more—because your circadian rhythms are complicated, but understanding them shouldn’t be.
No, we shouldn’t make DST Permanent
I recently got some blackout curtains for my bedroom. This was pretty long overdue: about thirty feet from my…
Measuring Sleep Regularity
What is sleep regularity and why is it important? Sleep regularity is a gauge of how consistent a person’s…
Circadian Rhythms 101: What Every College Student Should Know About Sleep
I woke up feeling groggy and lazy almost everyday in the past school semester leading up to this summer.…
Signs of Circadian Disruption
Signs of Circadian Disruption In this blog post, I want to point to some common symptoms of circadian disruption.…
Your Body’s Internal Circadian Clock vs. the Olympics: Who Wins?
Lately, I’ve been watching clips from the Olympics, getting misty-eyed when the athletes hug at the end, and then…