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Chronobiology International
The Journal of Biological and Medical Rhythm Research
Volume 3, 1986 - Issue 1
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Original Article

Gene-Dependent Effect of Lithium on Circadian Rhythms in Mice (Mus Musculus)

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Pages 17-21 | Received 01 Sep 1985, Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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