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The Journal of Biological and Medical Rhythm Research
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Shifts of the hormonal rhythms of melatonin and cortisol after a 4 h bright‐light pulse in different diurnal types

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Pages 659-673 | Received 05 Jul 2005, Accepted 10 Oct 2005, Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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