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Russell Foster & Leon Kreitzman
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Oxford University Press
Circadian Rhythms: A Very Short Introduction
Paginas
144Formato
PaperbackFecha de lanzamiento
2017Editora
Oxford University PressPeso
4 ozTamaño
6.7 x 0.4 x 4.3 "
The Earth’s daily rotation affects almost every living creature. From dawn through to dusk, there are changes in light, temperature, humidity, and rainfall. However, these changes are regular, rhythmic, and therefore predictable. Thus, the near 24-hour circadian rhythm is innate: a genetically programmed clock. Circadian Rhythms: A Very Short Introduction explains how organisms can ‘know’ the time and reveals what we now understand of the nature and operation of chrono-biological processes. Covering variables such as light, the metabolism, human health, and the seasons, it illustrates how jet lag and shift work can impact on human well-being, and considers circadian rhythms alongside a wide range of disorders, from schizophrenia to obesity.