Melatonin promotes neurogenesis in dentate gyrus in the pinealectomized rat

This study provides further evidence for a role of melatonin in promoting neurogenesis, adding another role to its already remarkably pleiotropic profile. The scope and significance of this newly discovered role remains to be determined. (Source: Journal of Pineal Research)

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