Circadian clocks: Evolution in the shadows

Martha Merrow; Marc F P M Maas

doi:10.1016/j.cub.2009.10.033

Circadian clocks: Evolution in the shadows

Curr Biol. 2009 Dec 1;19(22):R1042-5. doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2009.10.033.

Authors

Martha Merrow¹, Marc F P M Maas

Affiliation

¹ Department of Chronobiology, University of Groningen, Haren, The Netherlands. m.merrow@rug.nl

PMID: 19948144
DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2009.10.033

Abstract

As scientists, we strive for highly controlled conditions. The real world, however, is noisy. Complex networks are a coping mechanism for an erratic environment.

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MeSH terms

Adaptation, Physiological / genetics
Biological Evolution*
Circadian Rhythm*