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Basic concepts and unique features of human circadian rhythms: implications for human health

Yujiro Yamanaka1

  • 1Laboratory of Life and Health Science, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Education and the Research and Education Center for Brain Science, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan.

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