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Circadian Rhythm Part 5: Living Systems

Western Slope Skies by KVNF Public Radio

Jul 17, 20264:16Science & Medicine

Here's where evolutionary biology meets modern medicine. Our ancestors lived with natural light-dark cycles for millions of years. Industrial lighting, shift work, and digital screens represent a 150-year-old experiment—...

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