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Chronobiology International
The Journal of Biological and Medical Rhythm Research
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EFFECT OF LIGHT WAVELENGTH ON SUPPRESSION AND PHASE DELAY OF THE MELATONIN RHYTHM

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Pages 801-808 | Received 27 Mar 2001, Accepted 03 Jun 2001, Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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