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The Science Of Body Clocks: How It Can Revolutionize Your Sleep And Health - Prof Russell Foster

Deep Dive with Ali Abdaal

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The Surprising Role of Light in Circadian Rhythms

This chapter explores how light perception influences circadian rhythms, illustrated by experiments with mice that demonstrated the effects of eye covering on their activity. It highlights groundbreaking discoveries about unique photoreceptors in non-mammalian vertebrates and the importance of interdisciplinary research in advancing our understanding of seasonal biology.

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