WorldPingHow the biological clock regulates phases of wakefulness
WorldPingWhat happened
The circadian clock is an internal biological system that regulates sleep-wake cycles, as well as many physiological functions such as body temperature and hormone production.
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- Reported by Phys.org and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:40:15 UTC.
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