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What are circadian rhythms and how do they work?

Circadian rhythm is the name given to the roughly 24-hour biological cycle shown by physiological processes in plants, animals and bacteria.

It is synchronised to the external cycles of light and darkness.

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Animal circadian rhythms

Circadian rhythms are important in determining sleeping, alertness and feeding patterns of all animals, including humans. Brain-wave activity, hormone production, cell regenera...

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