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The Journal of Biological and Medical Rhythm Research
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The Precision of Circadian Clocks: Assessment and Analysis in Syrian Hamsters

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Pages 209-221 | Received 15 Aug 2002, Accepted 12 Dec 2002, Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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