Circadian Rhythms and Mood Disorders Genetically Linked A research team at the University of Glasgow has now identified a potential genetic link between disrupted circadian rhythms and mood disorders, including major depressive disorder (MDD) and neuroticism....
How Does the Suprachiasmatic Nucleus (SCN) Control Circadian Rhythm? The SCN is located in the anterior region of the hypothalamus, and contains roughly 20,000 neurons. The SCN can be divided into two main sections depending on the neuropeptide expression. The ‘Core’...
