Amplitude of the SCN Clock Enhanced by the Behavioral Activity Rhythm

Circadian rhythms are regulated by the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN), a small structure at the base of the hypothalamus. While light effects on the SCN are well established, little is known of behavioral effects. This study elucidates direct modulating action of behavioral activity on the SCN by use...

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Main Authors: van Oosterhout, Floor, Lucassen, Eliane A., Houben, Thijs, vanderLeest, Henk Tjebbe, Antle, Michael C., Meijer, Johanna H.
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science 2012
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3386260/