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A Gene Mutation Lets You Function Perfectly on 4 Hours of Sleep. It Might Be in Your DNA.
Without 8 or 9 hours of sleep, most of us end up staggering around like zombies. But according to a new study, some people ...
Experts Wowed by 'Weird' Rattlesnake with 'Funky' Leopard Spot Mutation
A unique diamondback rattlesnake was discovered near Scottsdale, Ariz., on Saturday, May 10. The snake bears a leopard ...
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Rare genetic mutation lets some people thrive on just 4 hours of shut-eye
A newly identified mutation helps super-sleepers get by on just four to six hours of shut-eye per night, while the rest of us ...
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New Study Solves Mystery of Why Some People Thrive on Just a Few Hours of Sleep
A new study identifies a rare gene mutation that may explain why some people naturally function on just a few hours of sleep.
Orange cats come with genetic twist: X-linked mutation points to new mechanism for coloring
From Tama, Japan's most famous stationmaster calico cat, to the lasagna-loving, ginger Garfield, cats with orange fur are ...
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Researchers map 7,000-year-old genetic mutation that protects against HIV
Modern HIV medicine is based on a common genetic mutation. Now, researchers have traced where and when the mutation arose -- and how it protected our ancestors from ancient diseases.
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Photographer captures a rare snowy owl that intrigues scientists because of its genetic mutation
Some scientists point to genetic quirks called mutations as possible triggers for its unexpected look. Genes involved in ...
From birth to gene-edited in 6 months: Custom therapy breaks speed limits
The researchers described the unprecedented speed of the oversight steps as being "through alternative procedures." In month ...
A rare genetic mutation lets people thrive on just 4 hours of sleep
A rare type of genetic mutation has turned some people into "super sleepers" that can thrive on just four hours of sleep.