Summary
This paper investigates how the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) in the brain, the central circadian clock, governs timekeeping under different lighting conditions.
Categories
Cognitive function and memory: The paper explores how the SCN, a central circadian clock in the brain, governs timekeeping under different lighting conditions, which is crucial for cognitive function and memory.
Lighting Design Considerations: The study uses optogenetic stimulation and bioluminescence recording to investigate how light affects the SCN, providing insights that could inform lighting design considerations.
Hormone regulation: The paper discusses how the SCN, which is involved in hormone regulation, responds to different lighting conditions.
Sleep and insomnia: The research investigates the role of the SCN, which is crucial for regulating sleep, in governing timekeeping under different lighting conditions.
Author(s)
S Kim, DG McMahon
Publication Year
2020
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