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Chronobiology International
The Journal of Biological and Medical Rhythm Research
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Melatonin Production and Light Exposure of Rotating Night Workers

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Pages 203-210 | Received 23 May 2011, Accepted 24 Nov 2011, Published online: 10 Feb 2012

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