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Pevet, P., Jacob, N., Vuillez, P. (2002). Suprachiasmatic Nuclei, Intergeniculate Leaflet, and Photoperiod. In: Olcese, J. (eds) Melatonin After Four Decades. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 460. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-46814-X_26
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