Nat Rev Mol Cell Biol February 2020 PMID 31768006

Molecular mechanisms and physiological importance of circadian rhythms.

Alina Patke, Michael W Young, Sofia Axelrod

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Animals have internal biological clocks that help them adapt to daily environmental changes, affecting behavior and physiological processes like sleep and metabolism.
These clocks are made up of genetic components that work together to create a roughly 24-hour cycle, influencing various body functions.
The study highlights the circadian rhythms in fruit flies and mammals, focusing on how these clocks function, synchronize, and impact overall health.

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