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Nature Research, Nature Neuroscience, 8(9), p. 985-986, 2006

DOI: 10.1038/nn0806-985

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BK channels and circadian output

Journal article published in 2006 by Christopher S. Colwell ORCID
This paper is made freely available by the publisher.
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Abstract

The suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) controls circadian behavior, and neurons in the SCN are intrinsic oscillators. Meredith et al. now identify the BK potassium channel as a key modulator of spontaneous firing of the SCN.