Rebecca K Spangler

Feb 13, 2025 | cell.com | Rebecca K Spangler |Keya Jonnalagadda |Jordan Ward |Carrie L. Partch

Keywordscircadian rhythmsCaenorhabditis elegansdevelopmentchronobiologygenetic oscillatorTimekeeping in natureMolecular timing mechanisms are vital in orchestrating life processes, directing events from cellular functions to organismal behaviors to optimize fitness and fecundity. Biological timers are tightly regulated and often integrate external signals to align internals processes with the outside world.