SNG Graphic, National Institute of General Medical Sciences (IMAGE)

University of California - San Diego

SNG Graphic, National Institute of General Medical Sciences

Caption

In this schematic, sunlight cues neuronal signals in the suprachiasmatic nucleus, the brain’s master clock, which in turn coordinates biological clocks regulating functions throughout the body, and consequential behaviors.

Credit

National Institute of General Medical Sciences

Usage Restrictions

Use photo credit

License

Original content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.