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Genetic Basis of Chronotype in Humans: Insights From Three Landmark GWAS.
Sleep - 1 Feb 2017
Kalmbach David A, Schneider Logan D, Cheung Joseph, Bertrand Sarah J, Kariharan Thiruchelvam, Pack Allan I, Gehrman Philip R
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Study Objectives: Chronotype, or diurnal preference, refers to behavioral manifestations of the endogenous circadian system that governs preferred timing of sleep and wake. As variations in circadian timing and system perturbations are linked to disease development, the fundamental biology of chronotype has received attention for its role in the regulation and dysregulation of sleep and related illnesses. Family...
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