Photoperiodism in humans and other primates: Evidence and implications

Journal of Biological Rhythms

Volumn 16, Issue 4, 2001, Pages 348-364

  Wehr, T A ^a  

^a NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH   (United States)

Author keywords

Depression; Light; Melatonin; Reproduction; Seasons

Indexed keywords

MELATONIN;

ANIMAL; CHRONOBIOLOGY; HUMAN; LIGHT; PHOTOPERIODICITY; PHYSIOLOGY; PRIMATE; REVIEW;

ANIMALS; CHRONOBIOLOGY; HUMANS; LIGHT; MELATONIN; PHOTOPERIOD; PRIMATES;

ANIMALIA; PRIMATES;

EID: 0034906321     PISSN: 07487304     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/074873001129002060     Document Type: Review

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