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Comparative Morphology and Physiology of the Pineal Gland. Comparative morphology of the pineal gland. Pineal rhythmicity: neural, behavioral, and endocrine consequences. The Pineal Gland and Mood Disorders in Adults, Adolescents, and Children. Melatonin as a marker for a subgroup of depression in adults. The pineal gland and depressive disorders in children and adolescents. Melatonin and circadian rhythms in bipolar mood disorders. Light Therapy and the Pineal Gland. Bright light, melatonin, and winter depression: the phase-shift hypothesis. Melatonin, light therapy, and premenstrual syndrome. Melatonin rhythm disturbances in mood disorders and sleep.