NICOP - This project will investigate the impact of the bacterial flora (the microbiota)on the functioning of the circadian (biological) clock.
Abstract
This project will investigate the impact of the bacterial flora (the ~##microbiota~##)on the functioning of the circadian (biologia. This proposal intends to investigate the influence on the microbiota on the biological clock. They are working with a top collaborator in the US, Dr. Angela Douglas (Cornell University).Circadian (biological) clocks impose a daily rhythm to the behavior and physiology of multicellular organisms. In humans, the activity of circadian clocks impinges directly on many biological, medical, and societal aspects of life such as sleep/wake cycles, alertness, jet lag, sensitivity to drugs and hormones, etc. b,Identifying the effects of the microbiota on circadian rhythmicity could have important implications for optimizing human health and performance and is therefore generally relevant to ONR and the NRE. The health and well being of a sailor to perform difficult tasks across time zones is of critical importance. c,CDR Chris Steele worked with the research team on this proposal before departing ONR. Others in Code 34 will be informed of results and publications. d, Desired outcome is to publish in a great journal and to advance the state of science in this field. The team at CINV have had a good amount of success with publishing in top journals.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Nov 23, 2016
- Source ID
- N629091612227
Entities
People
- John Ewer
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy