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The Journal of Biological and Medical Rhythm Research
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Glial and light-dependent glutamate metabolism in the suprachiasmatic nuclei

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Pages 573-578 | Received 16 Sep 2014, Accepted 07 Jan 2015, Published online: 23 Mar 2015

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