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Behavioural entrainment of circadian rhythms

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This paper reviews the discovery and characterization of a behavioural system for entrainment of circadian rhythms. This behavioural system depends on non-photic inputs but interacts with the light-entrainment system. Non-photic stimuli can be powerful quantitatively: behavioural events can shift rhythms by several hours. Nonphotic entrainment offers scope for rephasing biological rhythms in circumstances where light input from the environment is inadequate.

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    N. Mrosovsky, S. G. Reebs, G. I. Honrado & P. A. Salmon

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Mrosovsky, N., Reebs, S.G., Honrado, G.I. et al. Behavioural entrainment of circadian rhythms. Experientia 45, 696–702 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01974561

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