The Circadian Rhythm Research in Infants and Young Children
A special issue of Clocks & Sleep (ISSN 2624-5175). This special issue belongs to the section "Human Basic Research & Neuroimaging".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2025 | Viewed by 1032
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The human circadian rhythm biological clock (CRBC) center, formed in the suprachiasmatic nucleus, has important functions that control not only sleep–wake rhythms but also so-called life-support systems (e.g., the autonomic nervous system, hormone secretion, and thermoregulation). It is reported that its development begins during fetal life and is almost complete by the age of infancy to early childhood. The formation of the CRBC during fetal life is influenced by the daily rhythm of the mother during pregnancy, and after birth, the daily rhythm of the child is deeply involved in the formation of the CRBC as a basis. Furthermore, it is known that the completed circadian rhythm affects the maintenance of human mental/physical health almost throughout one’s life. Therefore, the formation of an appropriate CRBC from fetal life to infancy is extremely important for mental/physical health and happiness throughout one’s life. With this as a background, we have planned this Special Issue.
Prof. Dr. Teruhisa Miike
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- circadian rhythm biological clock
- sleep–wake rhythms
- fetus
- pregnant mother
- suprachiasmatic nucleus
- infancy
- early childhood
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