The circadian rhythm is crucial for physiological and behavioral functions. Chronotype,
which represents individual preferences for activity and performance, is associated with …

Synchronizing circadian (24 h) rhythms in physiology and behavior with the environmental
light-dark cycle is critical for maintaining optimal health. Dysregulation of the circadian …

Patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) are in need of continuous organ
replacement strategies and specialized care, for example because of neurological …

Light is a crucial environmental signal that affects elements of human health, including the
entrainment of circadian rhythms. A suboptimal environment during pregnancy can increase …

Introduction: In the hippocampus, clock gene expression is important for memory and mood;
however, the signaling mechanism controlling clock gene expression in the hippocampus is …

Objective measures, such as activity monitoring, can potentially complement clinical
assessment for psychiatric patients. Alterations in rest–activity patterns are commonly …

Neuronal network and plasticity change as a function of experience. Altered neural
connectivity leads to distinct transcriptional programs of neuronal plasticity-related genes …

A number of psychiatric disorders are defined by persistent or recurrent sleep-wake
disturbances alongside disruptions in circadian rhythm and altered clock gene expression …

Accumulating evidence suggests that the circadian rhythm plays a critical role in mood
regulation, and circadian disturbances are often found in patients with major depressive …

Exposure to prenatal insults has been associated with an increased risk for neuropsychiatric
disorders, including depression, but the mechanisms are still poorly understood. Persistent …