Summary
This paper discusses the neurophysiology of the circadian timing system, focusing on the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) and its role in generating circadian rhythms and perceiving external light information.
Categories
Cognitive function and memory: The paper discusses the role of the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) in generating circadian rhythms, which are fundamental to cognitive function and memory.
Sleep and insomnia: The paper's discussion of circadian rhythms, which are controlled by the SCN, is relevant to sleep patterns and disorders such as insomnia.
Alertness and performance: The paper's exploration of circadian rhythms, which are controlled by the SCN, relates to alertness and performance, as these rhythms regulate sleep-wake cycles.
Aging: The paper discusses how the circadian modulation of ion channels is altered in the SCN of aged animals, contributing to the clock phenotype observed in aging.
Lighting Design Considerations: The paper discusses the SCN's role in perceiving external light information, which is relevant to lighting design considerations.
Phototherapy: The paper's discussion of the SCN's role in perceiving external light information is relevant to phototherapy, which uses light to treat various conditions.
Author(s)
JH Meijer, S Michel
Publication Year
2015
Number of Citations
35
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