Sunday, August 31, 2008
Tick tock of the biological clock

So what was the noise coming from Science Daily today?

The tick-tock of your biological clock may have just gotten a little louder.

Jonathan Arnold, a professor in the UGA department of genetics and director of the research project set out to show how more than 16 genes are controlled by one's biological clock.

Arnold's team uncovered a remarkable 295 genes that are influenced by the biological clock-and that number could be dramatically higher, given the conservative controls the researchers put on their work.

"It appears the clock influences a number of biological processes, including cell cycling, protein metabolism and varied signaling processes," said Arnold.

The formal study of biological temporal rhythms such as daily, tidal, weekly, seasonal, and annual rhythms, is called chronobiology. And yes the tides absolutely affect me, in fact everything having to do with the moon effects me. Hmmm maybe you could call me a lunar girl?

I am now convinced my biological clock is the sole reason behind my insane weight gain, I mean I can't just blame marriage can I? Haha. Nah, it's all because I love to eat and can't seem to stop; delicious food calls to me by the hour!

University of Georgia. "More Genes Are Controlled By Biological Clocks Than Previously Thought." ScienceDaily 31 August 2008. 31 August 2008 .

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