Adult mice lacking VIP SCN neurons retain circadian locomotor behavior but exhibit dampened daily glucocorticoid rhythms
Cristina N. Mazuski, Samantha P. Chen, Erik D. Herzog
This study ablates VIP neurons in the adult SCN of mice and finds dampened glucocorticoid rhythms but preserved circadian locomotor behavior, suggesting distinct roles for VIP neurons in development and adulthood.
bioRxiv · Jan 7, 2020 · PreprintNeuroscience