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The Pineal

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Biologic Rhythms in Clinical and Laboratory Medicine

Abstract

The inclusion of the pineal gland as a separate chapter, rather than a passing reference, in a book devoted to matters of clinical interest is witness to the enormous interest in the function of this organ in recent years. The investigation of the pineal gland in animals and humans has led not only to an understanding of its physiology but also to major advances in our understanding of biological rhythms and their importance in humans. Moreover, current research points to therapeutic approaches based on the fundamental science of pineal function, of importance particularly in psychiatry and occupational health.

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Arendt, J. (1992). The Pineal. In: Touitou, Y., Haus, E. (eds) Biologic Rhythms in Clinical and Laboratory Medicine. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-78734-8_25

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