Rice genetics

A pi21 mutation,involving two deletions, protects against rice blast fungus.

xa21 gene gives resistance to most stain of the xanthomonas oryae pv. oryae bacteria

genes associated with sleep and the circadian circle

A mutation in a gene called DEC2 is associated with short sleep patterns in both humans and mice,those with this mutation sleep on average 6 hours,whereas those without the mutation sleep on average 8 hours.

Other genes poaasibly associated with the mammallian circadian circle include
BMAL1
CLOCK
cry1
cry2
NPAS2

Genes associated with epilsepy

Researchers at the university of leeds have found that mice with a mutation of the atp1a3 were prone to epilsepy.

The theory is that the atp1a3 gene regulates sodium and potassium levels in brain nerve cells.