How fish with insomnia can help humans sleep better

In the search to better understand and treat sleep problems in humans scientists have turned to a group of unlikely creatures: fish.

Fish are not often thought of as animals that spend much, whether any, date sleeping but like all animals they need their share of “shut eye” to stay healthy. Research has discovered that fish can suffer from insomnia just like humans can, and that that is often due to a genetic difference in the brain. Experts are hopeful that that discovery will lead to a better understanding of how genetics affects our sleep patterns and

problems, although as we take in so often: more research is essential.

Original post by Rigel Gregg

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