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Deep-sea mussels adopt 24-hour cycle in lab conditions
Original: Deep-sea mussels trade tidal rhythms for a 24-hour cycle in the lab
Researchers report that deep-sea mussels, which in their natural habitat follow tidal rhythms, switch to a regular 24-hour biological cycle once brought into laboratory conditions. The finding offers insight into how circadian clocks work in animals living in environments without sunlight, and is drawing attention from marine biologists and those interested in chronobiology.
Why now: A new study reveals unexpected flexibility in the biological clocks of deep-sea creatures, intriguing scientists and science readers.
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