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
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Tuesday, 18 August 2009
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