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Center for Circadian Biology

Fostering innovative research that reveals the mechanisms, general principles,
and applications of biological rhythms in diverse organisms.

What are Circadian Rhythms?

Circadian rhythms are biological oscillations that recur with a period of approximately one day. Health issues related to circadian rhythms include jet lag, shift work, seasonal depression, and time-of-day variations in response to medical treatments. Our Center is focused on these circadian rhythms, the underlying biological clock mechanisms that drive the rhythms, and their implications for human health and agriculture.


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Center for Circadian Biology (CCB)

University of California, San Diego
9500 Gilman Drive, Mail Code 0116
La Jolla, CA 92093-0116