You know I love it, love it, love it, when scientists blog about their own published papers, explaining to the lay audience what they did, how they did it, why they did it, and what it all means. And when this happens in my own field, I take notice! Who am I to explain this new piece of research when Allison can do it so much better? So go and read First, First Author Publication! Effects of Chronic Alcohol on Murine Photic Entrainment for yourself.
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