Circadian oscillations in rodents: A systematic increase of their frequency with age

Colin S. Pittendrigh; Serge Daan

doi:10.1126/science.186.4163.548

Circadian oscillations in rodents: A systematic increase of their frequency with age

Colin S. Pittendrigh, Serge Daan

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Abstract

The circadian activity rhythms of golden hamsters and two species of deermous, when released from a light-dark cycle of 12 hours light and 12 hours of darkness into constant darkness, had progressively shorter periods as the animals become older. A possible bearing of this fact on the aging process is briefly outlined.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	548-550
Number of pages	3
Journal	Science
Volume	186
Issue number	4163
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1126/science.186.4163.548
Publication status	Published - 1974

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