Sleep researchers have been identifying genes that determine whether you get up early and go to bed early or lead a hectic life late at night, finding it easier to sleep into the morning hours. The first clock gene found was per in drosophila a few decades ago. The gene influences the circadian rhythm. And then a few more followed, one by one. Now in a fell swoop, using genome wide association studies, of self reported morning persons, scientists have identified 15 loci that contribute to the habit of rising early in the morning.
Interestingly, getting up early and going to bed early does not necessarily make you healthy, wealthy and wise. Excess body weight, depression etc have also been implicated for the tendency to rise early. But these factors do not seem to figure in the genetic analysis. Yet.
Nature Communications has open access report. Take a look.
Interestingly, getting up early and going to bed early does not necessarily make you healthy, wealthy and wise. Excess body weight, depression etc have also been implicated for the tendency to rise early. But these factors do not seem to figure in the genetic analysis. Yet.
Nature Communications has open access report. Take a look.
http://www.nature.com/ncomms/2016/160202/ncomms10448/full/ncomms10448.html
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