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A functional genetic variation of adenosine deaminase affects the duration and intensity of deep sleep in humans.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America - 25 Oct 2005
Rétey J V, Adam M, Honegger E, Khatami R, Luhmann U F O, Jung H H, Berger W, Landolt H-P
Abstract excerpt
Slow, rhythmic oscillations (<5 Hz) in the sleep electroencephalogram may be a sign of synaptic plasticity occurring during sleep. The oscillations, referred to as slow-wave activity (SWA), reflect sleep need and sleep intensity. The amount of SWA is homeostatically regulated. It is enhanced after sleep loss and declines during sleep. Animal studies suggested that sleep need is genetically controlled, yet the...
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