Disruption and misalignment of circadian rhythms, which re-cycle every 24 hours or so, are thought to be an important contributor to weight gain and poor health. KENTUCKY CHEERLEADER DIES AFTER FALLING ILL AT COMPETITIONFor the study, seven participants followed a sleep-wake-eat cycle determined by the researchers. During this time, fat tissues biopsies were taken at six intervals. Researchers analyzed gene expression in the fat cells and found 727 genes that functioned on a circadian rhythm. “This [research] provides us with more information about how human metabolism changes across the day and possibly why the body processes foods differently during day and night.”

Source: Fox News February 25, 2019 20:03 UTC