An introduction to chronobiology

Topics Covered
1: Chronobiology, Suprachiasmatic nucleus, Chronomics, Chronome,
2: Molecular mechanism of rhythms, Period gene, PER protein, The transcription-translation feedback loop, TIMESLESS gene, Timesless protein, TIM protein, Doubletime gene, Doubletime protein, Endogenous Biological Clocks,
3: Types of Rhythms, Diurnal, Nocturnal, Crepuscular, Ultradian Rhythm, Infradian Rhythm, Circaseptan, Circadiseptan, Circavigintan, Circatrigintan, Circannual rhythms, Tidal rhythms, Lunar rhythms,
4: Biological clock, Properties of biological clock, Temperature compensated, Endogenous, self-sustained oscillator, ESSO,
5: History of Chronobiology, Floral clock, Mimosa pudica, Tamarind leaves,
6: Important terms regarding Rhythm