Beyond the suprachiasmatic nucleus.
The suprachiasmatic nucleus is the master oscillator controlling circadian rhythms in mammals. Yet extensive temporal restructuring of behavior can occur without participation of the suprachiasmatic nucleus. This raises questions about current thinking about how to cope with jet lag and shift work.
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Department of Zoology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. mro@zoo.utoronto.ca
D000818:Animals; D001522:Behavior, Animal / Q000502:physiology; D001683:Biological Clocks / Q000235:genetics / Q000502:physiology*; D002940:Circadian Rhythm / Q000235:genetics / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D020179:Jet Lag Syndrome; D009043:Motor Activity / Q000502:physiology; D013493:Suprachiasmatic Nucleus / Q000502:physiology*