Circadian Rhythms: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback
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Availability:In StockContributor:Russell Foster, Leon KreitzmanSeries:Very Short IntroductionsPublish date:2017-05-23Pages:176
Language:EnglishPublisher:Oxford University PressISBN-13:9780198717683ISBN-10:198717687UPC:9780198717683Book Category:ScienceBook Subcategory:Life SciencesBook Topic:Anatomy & PhysiologySize:6.80 x 4.30 x 0.40 inchesWeight:0.2998Product ID:SC41ZH1B3E
Circadian Rhythms: A Very Short Introduction
The earth's daily rotation affects just about 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 that essentially ticks of its own accord. This Very Short Introduction explains...
Series: Very Short Introductions
Language:EnglishPublisher:Oxford University PressISBN-13:9780198717683ISBN-10:198717687UPC:9780198717683Book Category:ScienceBook Subcategory:Life SciencesBook Topic:Anatomy & PhysiologySize:6.80 x 4.30 x 0.40 inchesWeight:0.2998Product ID:SC41ZH1B3E
Russell Foster is Professor of Circadian Neuroscience and the Head of the Department of Ophthalmology at Oxford University. His research spans basic and applied circadian and photoreceptor biology. For his discovery of non-rod, non-cone ocular photoreceptors he has been awarded the Honma prize (Japan), Cogan award (USA), and Zoological Society Scientific & Edride-Green Medals (UK). He has...
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