Abstract

In many species, metabolic and reproductive functions are coupled to the seasons. Tanycytes, specialized glial cells in the hypothalamus, play an important function in these physiological changes. A new study now shows that light exposure drastically alters the formation of sensory cilia on tanycytes.

Original languageEnglish
JournalCurrent Biology
Volume34
Issue number5
Pages (from-to)R209-R211
ISSN0960-9822
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 11.03.2024

Research Areas and Centers

  • Academic Focus: Center for Brain, Behavior and Metabolism (CBBM)

DFG Research Classification Scheme

  • 2.22-17 Endocrinology, Diabetology, Metabolism

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