The Development of Circadian Rhythms in a Human Infant

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Kathleen A. McGraw · The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Robert Hoffmann · The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Chris C Harker · Oregon Health & Science University

John H. Herman · The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

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Circadian rhythms appeared much more rapidly in this infant than previously reported; their rapid appearance was probably facilitated by maximal exposure to sunlight, and regular social cues. These lighting conditions replicate universal infant experience prior to the invention of artificial light.

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Circadian rhythm and melatonin Sleep and Wakefulness Research

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Published in: SLEEP

Volume 22, Issue 3, pp. 303-310

DOI: 10.1093/sleep/22.3.303

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