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Gene explains why people are night owls

posted April 26, 2007 - 10:38pm
Gene explains why people are night owls

A genetic mutation called the "after-hours gene" may explain why some people are night owls, it is revealed in Science journal today.

It could also hold clues for pharmacologists working to develop drugs to help people adjust to shift work or jet lag.


Website: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/ne...
Author: karbon
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