A stochastic model for circadian rhythms from coupled ultradian oscillators

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Circadian rhythms with varying components exist in organisms ranging from humans to cyanobacteria. A simple evolutionarily plausible mechanism for the origin of such a variety of circadian oscillators, proposed in earlier work, invol...

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Main Authors: Illner Reinhard, Gibson Richard, Edwards Roderick, Paetkau Verner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-01-01
Series:Theoretical Biology and Medical Modelling
Online Access:http://www.tbiomed.com/content/4/1/1