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. 1987 Mar 15;43(3):293-4.
doi: 10.1007/BF01945554.

Circadian pacemaker does not arrest in deep hibernation. Evidence for desynchronization from the light cycle

H Pohl

Circadian pacemaker does not arrest in deep hibernation. Evidence for desynchronization from the light cycle

H Pohl. Experientia. .

Abstract

A freerunning rhythm of locomotor activity was observed between hibernation bouts in Turkish hamsters (mesocricetus brandti) kept in 10L:14D light-dark cycles at 10 +/- 1 degree C. The data further indicate an influence of natural hypothermia upon the circadian system and its ability to entrain to light-dark cycles.

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