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  1. Glucocorticoid signaling is thought to be important for #circadian rhythms only during development. This study shows that the adult SCN, a key pacemaker for the brain's clock, remains sensitive to these hormones, but through #astrocytes rather than neurons

    plos.io/4eRziqc

  2. Does the mammalian #circadian clock manage to temperature-compensate during deep #hypothermia? This study shows that mice maintain circadian rhythms during a #hibernation -like hypothermic state, and that this is supported by systemic regulatory mechanisms @PLOSBiology plos.io/4tW1pJt