Scientists Find the Tiny 24-Hour Clock in Every Living Thing

Gerald · 01-29-11, 11:07 PM

Scientists have identified the mechanism that controls the internal 24-hour clock of all forms of life -- from us to algae.

Researchers from Britain's Cambridge and Edinburgh universities, whose work was published in the journal Nature on Wednesday, said their findings provide important insight into health-related problems linked to people such as nurses, pilots and other shift workers, whose body clocks are disrupted.

The studies also suggest that the 24-hour circadian clock found in human cells is the same as that found in algae, and dates back millions of years to early life on earth, they said.

http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2011/...k-blood-cells/

Note: Published January 29, 2011 (Reuters)

breadcatcher101 · 01-30-11, 12:02 AM

That explains that ticking sound in my ear.

Makes sense really with the approx 24 cycle of the day, not sure about the seasonal change though, one controlled by temperture rather than time. Chill hours I believe for plants that go dormant in winter months.

I am surprised this is "new" information, though.

Gerald · 01-30-11, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by breadcatcher101

That explains that ticking sound in my ear.

Makes sense really with the approx 24 cycle of the day, not sure about the seasonal change though, one controlled by temperture rather than time. Chill hours I believe for plants that go dormant in winter months.

I am surprised this is "new" information, though.

"That explains that ticking sound in my ear"

Oberon · 01-30-11, 10:08 AM

Any chance they can slow it down a bit. Always seems like the days are going past faster and faster these days...

Gerald · 01-30-11, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

Any chance they can slow it down a bit. Always seems like the days are going past faster and faster these days...

Maybe because you are about to get married soon,

Oberon · 01-30-11, 10:41 AM

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Maybe because you are about to get married soon,

Touché, touché

Geno_Mariner · 01-30-11, 10:14 AM

Yeah, I'd like to know how to slow it down too...

days going too quick XD

krashkart · 01-31-11, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

Any chance they can slow it down a bit. Always seems like the days are going past faster and faster these days...

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Originally Posted by Geno_Mariner

Yeah, I'd like to know how to slow it down too...

days going too quick XD

Sad but true. Just one more reason to cherish the moment.

May our beards pale gracefully, and our hair fall upon our ears to sprout anew.

01-29-11, 11:07 PM	#1
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Scientists Find the Tiny 24-Hour Clock in Every Living Thing Scientists have identified the mechanism that controls the internal 24-hour clock of all forms of life -- from us to algae. Researchers from Britain's Cambridge and Edinburgh universities, whose work was published in the journal Nature on Wednesday, said their findings provide important insight into health-related problems linked to people such as nurses, pilots and other shift workers, whose body clocks are disrupted. The studies also suggest that the 24-hour circadian clock found in human cells is the same as that found in algae, and dates back millions of years to early life on earth, they said. http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2011/...k-blood-cells/ Note: Published January 29, 2011 (Reuters) __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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Geno_Mariner Weps Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 369 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Yeah, I'd like to know how to slow it down too... days going too quick XD __________________

01-30-11, 12:02 AM	#2
breadcatcher101 Captain Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Southeastern USA Posts: 546 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	That explains that ticking sound in my ear. Makes sense really with the approx 24 cycle of the day, not sure about the seasonal change though, one controlled by temperture rather than time. Chill hours I believe for plants that go dormant in winter months. I am surprised this is "new" information, though.

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Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Any chance they can slow it down a bit. Always seems like the days are going past faster and faster these days...