Genetic suppression of the circadian Clock mutation by the melatonin biosynthesis pathway [Neuroscience]

Most laboratory mouse strains including C57BL/6J do not produce detectable levels of pineal melatonin owing to deficits in enzymatic activity… (Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences)

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