Biological rhythms: Living your life, one half-day at a time

Abstract Circadian rhythms play a preeminent role in our life, organizing our physiology and behavior on a daily basis to resonate with our fluctuating environment. However, recent studies reveal that hundreds of mouse and human genes are expressed with a 12-h pattern. We take a close look at mammal...

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Main Authors: Patrick Emery, Frédéric Gachon
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Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-06-01
Series:npj Biological Timing and Sleep
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s44323-025-00037-1
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