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The art of entrainment

Roenneberg, Till, Daan, Serge, Merrow, Martha·2003·Journal of Biological Rhythms

Abstract

The circadian system actively synchronizes the temporal sequence of biological functions with the environment. The oscillatory behavior of the system ensures that entrainment is not passive or driven and therefore allows for great plasticity and adaptive potential. With the tools at hand, we now can concentrate on the most important circadian question: How is the complex task of entrainment achieved by anatomical, cellular, and molecular components? Understanding entrainment is equal to understanding the circadian system. The results of this basic research will help us to understand temporal ecology and will allow us to improve conditions for humans in industrialized societies.

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Authors
Roenneberg, T., Daan, S., & Merrow, M.
Affiliations
  • Institut für Medizinische Psychologie (DE)
  • University of Groningen (NL)
Venue
Journal of Biological Rhythms
Published
2003-06
Volume
18
Issue
3
Pages
183-194
ISSN
  • 0748-7304 (ISSN-L)
  • 1552-4531
OpenAlex
W2129473744
Cited by
387
References
68
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FWCI
1.42
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Biological Rhythms (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • University of Groningen research database (University of Groningen / Centre for Information Technology) (submittedVersion)
Funders
European Commission
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Endocrine and Autonomic Systems › Circadian rhythm and melatonin
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Sleep and Work-Related Fatigue
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Sleep and Wakefulness Research
Keywords
circadian entrainment, circadian system, biological oscillations, circadian plasticity, circadian adaptation, temporal ecology
MeSH terms
Animals, Biological Clocks, Circadian Rhythm, Humans, Photoperiod

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