SMRTR Science & EngineeringMay 9, 2025Interesting Engineering

Superhumans exist: Rare genetic mutation gives some people a phenomenal advantage

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A rare genetic mutation allows some individuals to thrive on just four hours of sleep per night. Scientists identified the SIK3-N783Y mutation, which was confirmed in mice studies to reduce sleep duration. This discovery adds to our understanding of sleep genetics and could lead to new treatments for sleep disorders.

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