biological clock
noun
: an inherent timing mechanism in a living system that is inferred to exist in order to explain the timing or periodicity of various behaviors and physiological states and processes
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In an article published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, the AASM explains that the timing of light and darkness, which dictates sleep and wake rhythms, regulates the human biological clock.
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Sophie Okolo, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) stated that the human biological clock is why daylight saving impacts sleep.
—Sophie Okolo, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Light pollution also hurts birds by altering their biological clocks.
—Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Oct. 2024
In its original state, the song is a rumination on Charli’s biological clock, and not wanting to sacrifice her career to have kids.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2024
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Sophie Okolo, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) stated that the human biological clock is why daylight saving impacts sleep.
—Sophie Okolo, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Light pollution also hurts birds by altering their biological clocks.
—Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Oct. 2024
In its original state, the song is a rumination on Charli’s biological clock, and not wanting to sacrifice her career to have kids.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Biological clock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biological%20clock. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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