Tag: circadian rhythms

by michelesolis June 25, 2009

Jettison jet lag

The headaches, sleepiness and general out-of-it feeling of jet lag is a punishing side effect of long-distance travel by plane.Continue Reading

by michelesolis April 16, 2009

Spectrum

Fragile X gene involved in sleep span

The genetic culprit in fragile X syndrome—a form of mental retardation frequently accompanied by autism—can alter how much fruit fliesContinue Reading