Photoperiodic and circadian bifurcation theories of depression and mania [v1; ref status: indexed, http://f1000r.es/5c3]

Seasonal effects on mood have been observed throughout much of human history.  Seasonal changes in animals and plants are largely mediated through the changing photoperiod (i.e., the photophase or duration of daylight).  We review that in mammals, daylight specifically regulates SCN (suprachiasmatic...

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Main Authors: Daniel F. Kripke, Jeffrey A. Elliott, David K. Welsh, Shawn D. Youngstedt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2015-05-01
Series:F1000Research
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Online Access:http://f1000research.com/articles/4-107/v1