April 27, 2007
After Hours Gene
Are You a Night Owl? Genetic Mutation Might Explain Why
A study in the Science journal finds, instead of following the typical 24-hour circadian clock, this altered gene may be responsible for stretching that clock to 27 hours. They say this information could help doctors in researching psychiatric disorders.
The finding could also help pharmacologists, who are working to develop drugs, to help people adjust to shift work or jet lag.
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~In time scientists will find every gene responsible for all facets of animal and human behavior.
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Posted by Stubbornson at April 27, 2007 02:02 PM