Mechanisms by which circadian rhythm disruption may lead to cancer

Humans have evolved in a rhythmic environment and display daily (circadian) rhythms in physiology, metabolism and behaviour that are in synchrony with the solar day. Modern lifestyles have compromised the exposure to bright light during the day and dark nights, resulting in the desynchronisation of...

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Main Authors: M. Beckett, L. Roden
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academy of Science of South Africa 2009-11-01
Series:South African Journal of Science
Online Access:https://sajs.co.za/article/view/10224
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