Journal of circadian rhythms

The anterior region of the hypothalamus accommodates a bilateral structure called the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN), which controls, modulates, and perpetuates the homeostasis of circadian rhythm and sleep hormone release. These SCN have a …

The developmental origins of health and disease theory suggests that environmental exposures during early life, particularly during prenatal life, can greatly influence health status later in life. Irregular light-dark cycles, such as those…

The reproductive function of humans is regulated by several sex hormones which are secreted in synergy with the circadian timing of the body. Sleep patterns produce generic signatures that physiologically drive the synthesis, secretion, and…