Ella Mann-Andrews
Natural Sciences (Bailrigg) | Year 3 | Degree: Msci Natural Sciences
Computational analysis of coherence between circadian rhythm and cell cycle.
Several studies have evidence that there is a correlation between the circadian rhythm and the cell cycle in mammalian cells. However, data analysis in the PNAS paper of the data collected suggested no correlation. Using MODA analysis (a matlab program) the strength of this correlation will be tested at a range of frequencies. The result obtained demonstrate that there is indeed minimal-to-no coherence at any frequency at 31 degrees. There is, however, evidence that – in the case of a 37 degree system – correlation between the two signals.