A woman getting out of bed next to an alarm clock. People with advanced sleep phase trait have early sleep onset and offset due to genetic mutations leading to shorter circadian period.
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Identifying the mutations that underly unusual sleep traits can provide insights into the biology of sleep and circadian function in humans.

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Genetic Signatures of a Defective Heart

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The Future of Gene Therapy for a Rare Pediatric Autoimmune Disease

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Universe 25 Experiment

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One Gene Influences 75 Percent of Alzheimer’s Disease Cases

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Exploring Organoids for Disease Modeling Research

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What Is the Amniotic Fluid Composed of?

The liquid world of fetal development provides a rich source of nutrition and protection tailored to meet the needs of the growing fetus.

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