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Chronobiology International
The Journal of Biological and Medical Rhythm Research
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Original Article

Rubidium Chloride Fuses Split Circadian Activity Rhythms in Hamsters Housed in Bright Constant Light

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Pages 65-71 | Received 19 Jan 1993, Accepted 10 Oct 1993, Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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