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A single gene can disrupt the sleep-wake cycle
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A single gene can disrupt the sleep-wake cycle

by  University of Geneva Neurons in drosophila brain marked with green fluorescent protein. The most colored parts highlight the mushroom bodies, a key center for sleep regulation. Credit: UNIGE All living organisms are subject to an internal biological rhythm, which controls many physiological processes. In humans in particular, this internal clock follows a 24-hour cycle and...