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The Rhythm of Life: Circadian Discoveries
This chapter chronicles the speaker's journey from marine biology to circadian rhythm research, detailing the evolution of scientific understanding regarding the influence of light on biological clocks. It examines historical experiments, including studies in controlled environments, that shed light on how internal clocks function and their interplay with external cues. The narrative highlights the roles of specialized retinal cells and the impact of light exposure on sleep-wake cycles, revealing the complexities of our circadian systems.