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Chronobiology International
The Journal of Biological and Medical Rhythm Research
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Evening Alcohol Suppresses Salivary Melatonin in Young Adults

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Pages 463-470 | Received 28 Nov 2006, Accepted 15 Jan 2007, Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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