Genetic Analysis Identifies Proteins Controlling Sleep in Mice (IMAGE)

University of Tsukuba

Genetic Analysis Identifies Proteins Controlling Sleep in Mice

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Researchers centered at the University of Tsukuba examined mice carrying random mutations to isolate those with sleep/wake abnormalities. This large-scale screening process identified sleep phenotypes and mutated genes that revealed roles for two proteins in regulating sleep need and maintaining periods of REM sleep.

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University of Tsukuba

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