| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2170171 | Current Opinion in Cell Biology | 2007 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Circadian rhythms govern several fundamental physiological functions in almost all organisms, from prokaryotes to humans. The circadian clocks are intrinsic time-tracking systems with which organisms can anticipate environmental changes and adapt to the appropriate time of day. In mammals, circadian rhythms are generated in pacemaker neurons within the suprachiasmatic nuclei (SCN), a small area of the hypotha
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Authors
Yasukazu Nakahata, Benedetto Grimaldi, Saurabh Sahar, Jun Hirayama, Paolo Sassone-Corsi,