Genetic Basis for Circadian Rhythms in Mammals

Molecular Biology of Circadian Rhythms ◽

10.1002/0471459186.ch5 ◽

2005 ◽

pp. 93-140 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

J. D. Alvarez

Keyword(s):

Circadian Rhythms ◽

Genetic Basis

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Molecular Genetic Basis for Mammalian Circadian Rhythms

Principles and Practice of Sleep Medicine ◽

10.1016/b0-72-160797-7/50037-9 ◽

2005 ◽

pp. 363-374 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Martha Hotz Vitaterna ◽

Lawrence H. Pinto ◽

Fred W. Turek

Keyword(s):

Circadian Rhythms ◽

Genetic Basis ◽

Molecular Genetic ◽

Molecular Genetic Basis

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The timing of life: recent developments in our understanding of the genetic basis of circadian rhythms

Journal of Biological Education ◽

10.1080/00219266.1995.9655442 ◽

1995 ◽

Vol 29 (3) ◽

pp. 175-178 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Nigel Skinner

Keyword(s):

Circadian Rhythms ◽

Genetic Basis ◽

Recent Developments

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The Biological Clock and Sleep in the Elderly

Zeitschrift für Gerontopsychologie & -psychiatrie ◽

10.1024/1011-6877.19.1.45 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 19 (1) ◽

pp. 45-51 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Myriam Juda ◽

Mirjam Münch ◽

Anna Wirz-Justice ◽

Martha Merrow ◽

Till Roenneberg

Keyword(s):

Circadian Rhythms ◽

Biological Clock ◽

The Elderly ◽

Early Morning ◽

Behavioral Changes ◽

Older Age ◽

Age Related ◽

Theoretical Considerations ◽

Sleep Difficulties ◽

Circadian Biology

Abstract: Among many other changes, older age is characterized by advanced sleep-wake cycles, changes in the amplitude of various circadian rhythms, as well as reduced entrainment to zeitgebers. These features reveal themselves through early morning awakenings, sleep difficulties at night, and a re-emergence of daytime napping. This review summarizes the observations concerning the biological clock and sleep in the elderly and discusses the documented and theoretical considerations behind these age-related behavioral changes, especially with respect to circadian biology.

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