An international team of scientists conducted a study that found out the connection between the human genetic code and the duration of sleep. The experiment involved about 90,000 people. The research data was published in the journal Nature Communications.
A study of the human genome revealed the PDE11A gene, which is responsible for the duration and quality of sleep. During the experiment, the participants used accelerometers, devices designed to record activity levels. Scientists have found that the presence of a gene that codes for restless legs syndrome can reduce the depth of sleep. Also, experts have determined that waist volume also affects the duration of sleep: one centimeter takes four seconds of sleep.
These studies confirm the possibility of treating various neuropsychiatric disorders with this gene.
Experts suggest that this discovery will help in further research into the causes of sleep disorders and methods of dealing with insomnia.
Scientists remind that poor sleep causes irreparable harm to the body. The thinking of a sleepy person can be compared to that of a drunk. This is how sleep disturbance weakens a person's thinking. To combat insomnia, experts recommend revising your daily routine and diet. It is useful to go in for sports, walks before bedtime, exclude evening tea and coffee consumption.
Vozchikova Tatiana
