Melatonin and Seasonal Rhythms

Journal of Biological Rhythms

Volumn 12, Issue 6, 1997, Pages 518-527

  Wehr, Thomas A ^a  

^a NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH   (United States)

Author keywords

Circadian rhythm; Light; Photoperiod; Pineal gland; Reproductive function; Scotoperiod; Season; Seasonal affective disorder

Indexed keywords

ANIMALIA;

MELATONIN;

ANIMAL; HUMAN; PERIODICITY; PHOTOPERIODICITY; PHYSIOLOGY; REVIEW; SEASON;

ANIMALS; HUMANS; MELATONIN; PERIODICITY; PHOTOPERIOD; SEASONS;

EID: 0031299106     PISSN: 07487304     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/074873049701200605     Document Type: Article

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