Perihabenular Nucleus

Concept

A brain structure that receives input from melanopsin cells, and if activated at the wrong time (e.g., night by UVB), can negatively impact mood by reducing dopamine output.

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Videos Mentioning Perihabenular Nucleus

Timing Light, Food, & Exercise for Better Sleep, Energy & Mood | Dr. Samer Hattar

Timing Light, Food, & Exercise for Better Sleep, Energy & Mood | Dr. Samer Hattar

Andrew Huberman

A brain region near the habenula that receives direct input from ipRGCs and projects to areas regulating mood, such as the ventromedial prefrontal cortex, indicating a direct role of light in mood regulation.

Using Light (Sunlight, Blue Light & Red Light) to Optimize Health

Using Light (Sunlight, Blue Light & Red Light) to Optimize Health

Andrew Huberman

A brain structure that receives input from melanopsin cells, and if activated at the wrong time (e.g., night by UVB), can negatively impact mood by reducing dopamine output.