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Orexin research reveals genome's role in sleep and narcolepsy

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A recent scientific exploration into orexin has illuminated its crucial role in regulating wakefulness and its connection to narcolepsy. This research highlights how genetic factors influence these sleep-related functions, paving the way for novel therapeutic approaches. The findings also suggest a broader investigation into the genome's less-understood protein functions. AI

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Orexin research reveals genome's role in sleep and narcolepsy

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · William A. Haseltine, Contributor ·

    Orexin Shows How The Genome Shapes Sleep And Narcolepsy

    Orexin reveals how a small brain peptide controls wakefulness, explains narcolepsy, and inspires new treatments—and a search for the genome’s hidden proteins.

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