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Study Reveals Genetic Mutations for Thriving on 3 Hours Sleep

5/6/2025

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A groundbreaking study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences uncovers a genetic mutation that enables certain individuals to flourish on just three hours of sleep. Led by Ying-Hui Fu at UC San Francisco, researchers pinpointed five mutations across four genes, opening new avenues for treating sleep disorders and transforming our understanding of rest.

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A groundbreaking study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences uncovers a genetic mutation that enables certain individuals to flourish on just three hours of sleep. Led by Ying-Hui Fu at UC San Francisco, researchers pinpointed five mutations across four genes, opening new avenues for treating sleep disorders and transforming our understanding of rest.