Guarding the Gate

The pineal gland is a small, pea-shaped endocrine organ located near the center of the brain, nestled between the two hemispheres within a groove where the two halves of the thalamus join. Despite its diminutive size, the pineal gland plays a critical role in regulating circadian rhythms by producing melatonin, a hormone that influences sleep-wake… Continue reading Guarding the Gate