The Suprachiasmatic Nucleus and the Intergeniculate Leaflet of the Flat-Faced Fruit-Eating Bat (Artibeus planirostris): Retinal Projections and Neurochemical Anatomy

• Main Authors: Nelyane N. M. Santana (Author), Marília A. S. Barros (Author), Helder H. A. Medeiros (Author), Melquisedec A. D. Santana (Author), Lara L. Silva (Author), Paulo L. A. G. Morais (Author), Fernando V. L. Ladd (Author), Jeferson S. Cavalcante (Author), Ruthnaldo R. M. Lima (Author), Judney C. Cavalcante (Author), Miriam S. M. O. Costa (Author), Rovena C. J. G. Engelberth (Author), Expedito S. Nascimento Jr (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z.
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In mammals, the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) and the intergeniculate leaflet (IGL) are the main components of the circadian timing system. The SCN, classically known as the master circadian clock, generates rhythms and synchronizes them to environmental cues. The IGL is a key structure that modulat...