Magnetic induction of a circadian cycle in hamsters
- 1 August 1978
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Interdisiplinary Cycle Research
- Vol. 9 (2) , 137-145
- https://doi.org/10.1080/09291017809359632
Abstract
Locomotor activity in hamsters, Mesocricetus auratus. in 24‐h LD cycles with light from 06.00 to 18.00 h, and simultaneously in imposed 26‐h weak magnetic cycles (ranges varying from 0.260 to 0.008 gauss), significantly reflected both periods. A 24‐h circadian pattern (ca. 200% of mean) was modulated by a concurrent 26‐h circadian pattern (range ca. 14% of mean).Keywords
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