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The Journal of Biological and Medical Rhythm Research
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Plasticity of Hamster Circadian Entrainment Patterns Depends on Light Intensity

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Pages 233-248 | Received 01 Sep 2002, Accepted 31 Oct 2002, Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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