biological clock

Example Sentences

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She argues that switching to daylight-saving time ultimately plays havoc with our circadian rhythm — that is, our internal biological clock.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 6, 2026

However, stress can speed up the biological clock, making people more vulnerable to aging-related diseases, from cardiovascular disease to diabetes and dementia.

From Salon • Aug. 7, 2024

These microorganisms serve as a biological clock and allow scientists to investigate the post-mortem breakdown of tissue with unprecedented precision.

From Science Daily • Mar. 4, 2024

It could also take longer to regulate their circadian biological clock, compared to those without the condition.

From BBC • Oct. 23, 2023

There were certain events in Odessa that had become time- honored traditions, essential elements in the biological clock of the town.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger