The Neurobiology of Sleep and Circadian Clock
A special issue of Biology (ISSN 2079-7737). This special issue belongs to the section "Neuroscience".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 December 2026 | Viewed by 9
Special Issue Editor
Interests: neuroscience; neurophysiology; sleep medicine; healthy sleep; basic sleep; sleep modulation; promotion of sleep health; the relation of sleep and technologies; the disorders of other systems in maintaining longevity
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Sleep and circadian rhythms are vital physiological processes essential for brain and body homeostasis, as well as overall health and longevity. Tremendous advances in neuroscience, molecular biology, and clinical research have substantially improved our understanding of how sleep regulatory mechanisms and circadian systems interact at multiple levels, from genes and neural circuits to behavior and disease. Disruptions of these systems are recognized as major contributors to psychiatric, neurological, metabolic, and cardiovascular disorders, particularly in the context of modern lifestyles and environments characterized by artificial light exposure, shift work, and irregular sleep schedules and poor sleep hygiene.
This Special Issue of Biology aims to bring together cutting-edge research addressing the mechanisms regarding the regulation of sleep and circadian biology. We welcome original research articles, reviews (narrative, scoping, and systematic), and translational studies exploring molecular and cellular clock mechanisms; interactions between circadian and sleep biology; sleep fragmentation and deprivation; and age-, disease-, and environment-related sleep alterations. Of particular interest are papers dealing with interdisciplinary approaches and innovative methodologies. By integrating different perspectives, this Special Issue seeks to advance our understanding of the neurobiology of sleep and circadian systems and promote novel strategies for improving human health, longevity, and well-being.
I look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Dragan Hrnčić
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- clock genes
- neuroendocrine rhythms
- circadian misalignment
- sleep disorders
- sleep health
- light
- jet lag
- shift work
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