Abstract
Experimental protocols that aim to measure the circadian period in humans and other species usually imply the use of artificial, constant conditions of illumination. Since these conditions do not occur naturally, we argue the meaning of measuring the circadian period. Its determination in a situation out of the social context may lead to a more static understanding of biological processes. Finally, the traditional view of the intrinsic circadian period is contrasted in this essay with its possible relation with the current status of the temporization system
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