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. 2016 Jul 25;26(14):R669-71.
doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2016.06.027.

Circadian Rhythms: Does Burning the Midnight Oil Leave You Weak?

Christopher S Colwell  1
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Circadian Rhythms: Does Burning the Midnight Oil Leave You Weak?

Christopher S Colwell. Curr Biol. .
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A new study shows that nocturnal light exposure rapidly disrupts the central circadian clock as well as reduces motor performance and bone health. These findings provide a striking example of the costs of living in a disrupted light/dark cycle.

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