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coordinates protein production and degradation of PERIOD to regulate sleep in .
Wu X; Yang X; Fu T; Rong Y; Du J
Sleep is very important for animals and is controlled by the brain. This study looks at how changes in a gene called Mettl5 can cause sleep problems, especially in people with intellectual disabilities. The researchers found that certain parts of the brain are important for sleep and that a protein involved in controlling the body's clock also plays a big role.
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