Study identifies “night owl” gene variant

Scientists have discovered a common mutation that might explain why some people have trouble going to sleep at night and getting up early. The gene alteration slows the internal biological clock that regulates our sleeping patterns. More »
Source: The Rockefeller University Newswire - Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Tags: Science News Alina Patke circadian clock circadian rhythm CRY1 DSPD insomnia Laboratory of Genetics Michael W. Young molecular and cell biology sleep Source Type: news