Summary
This paper discusses the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) of the hypothalamus, the principal clock driving circadian rhythms of physiology and behaviour in mammals, and how it can be studied using translational switching.
Categories
Cognitive function and memory: The paper discusses the SCN, which is responsible for circadian rhythms that affect cognitive function and memory.
Sleep and insomnia: The SCN, which the paper focuses on, is responsible for regulating sleep cycles.
Hormone regulation: The paper discusses how the SCN regulates the production of hormones in line with circadian rhythms.
Education and learning: The paper provides a detailed study of the SCN and its role in circadian rhythms, contributing to academic knowledge in this area.
Author(s)
D McManus
Publication Year
2023
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