CLOCK Gene (IMAGE)

UT Southwestern Medical Center

CLOCK Gene

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The discovery and cloning of the CLOCK gene by Dr. Joseph Takahashi in the 1990s elevated circadian rhythms research beyond fruit flies and put scientists in position to unlock many of the mysteries of human health and behavior.

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