With the use of zebrafish - who possess a similar genetic makeup to humans - scientists have discovered that daylight can improve the ability of our immune systems to fight infection; cells in the fish were more active in the morning and more able to encounter infections.
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Daylight boosts immune system response

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With the use of zebrafish – who possess a similar genetic makeup to humans – scientists have discovered that daylight can improve the ability of our immune systems to fight infection; cells in the fish were more active in the morning and more able to encounter infections.

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