Wyse, C.A. and Hazlerigg, D. (2009) Seasonal biology: avian photoreception goes deep. Current Biology, 19(16), R685-R687. (doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2009.07.036)
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Abstract
The avian hypothalamus senses light directly, allowing endocrine physiology to synchronise to seasonal day-length changes. New data implicate the photopigment VA-opsin in this deep brain photoreception.
| Item Type: | Articles |
|---|---|
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Wyse, Dr Cathy |
| Authors: | Wyse, C.A., and Hazlerigg, D. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine |
| Journal Name: | Current Biology |
| ISSN: | 0960-9822 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1879-0445 |
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