Insomnia, Sleepless Nights, and Your Genes
Learn about some of the genetic reasons for insomnia — and the solutions that may work for you based on your genetic variants.
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Serotonin: How your genes affect this neurotransmitter
Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that is important in depression, sleep, and many other aspects of health. Learn how your genetic variants in the serotonin receptor genes impact their function.
Snips about SNPs: Evening chronotypes
Your CLOCK gene variants may lead to being more active in the evening and staying up a little later. Learn more and check your genetic raw data file.
Genomics and Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)
Grinding your teeth at night can be due, in part, to genetic variants in the serotonin genes.
Circadian Rhythm Genes: Mood Disorders
Circadian rhythm disruption can drive mood disorders. Learn more about the genes involved and the ways to normalize your circadian rhythm.
News and Research: Average home lighting in the evening decreases melatonin and hurts sleep quality
Study title: Evening home lighting adversely impacts the circadian system and sleep Nature, Nov 2020 Overview of the study: Quick …
Increased Slow Wave Sleep
Find out how genes interact with your lifestyle in controlling the amount of deep sleep you get each night. Check out your genetic variants and hack your sleep. (Member’s article)
The Interaction Between BDNF and Serotonin
Genetic variants in the BDNF and serotonin receptor genes combine to increase the risk of depression and anxiety. Learn more about BDNF and how these variants interact — and check your genetic data to see how this applies to you.
DEC2 Gene: Short Sleep Mutation
Are you naturally a short sleeper? Mutations in the DEC2 gene decrease the need for sleep.