Natural melatonin fluctuation and its minimally invasive simulation in the zebra finch
Melatonin is a key hormone in the regulation of circadian rhythms of vertebrates, including songbirds. Understanding diurnal melatonin fluctuations and being able to reverse or simulate natural melatonin levels are critical to investigating the influence of melatonin on various behaviors such as sin...
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PeerJ Inc.
2016-04-01
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Online Access: | https://peerj.com/articles/1939.pdf |