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The Journal of Biological and Medical Rhythm Research
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Season of Birth and Morningness: Comparison Between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres

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Pages 727-730 | Received 24 Jan 2011, Accepted 04 May 2011, Published online: 27 Jul 2011

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