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Chronobiology International
The Journal of Biological and Medical Rhythm Research
Volume 24, 2007 - Issue 2
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Effects of Transient and Continuous Wheel Running Activity on the Upper and Lower Limits of Entrainment to Light‐Dark Cycles in Female Hamsters

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Pages 215-234 | Received 25 Sep 2006, Accepted 07 Dec 2006, Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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