<ul><li>Disruptions to circadian rhythms during jet lag or shift work can cause negative health consequences, according to a study by University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers.</li><li>The study shows that the circadian clock gene Cryptochrome 1 (Cry 1) regulates adult neurogenesis, which is vital for learning and memory.</li><li>Jet lag may adversely impact neurogenesis, and the researchers studied cell birth and differentiation in Syrian hamsters to test this hypothesis.</li><li>The study's findings may help advance understanding of human biological clocks, leading to prevention or treatment for the effects of jet lag and circadian rhythm disorders.</li></ul>

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