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Uncovering the Neanderthal Connection: Early Risers Inherit Faster Body Clocks
science-and-technology2 years ago

Uncovering the Neanderthal Connection: Early Risers Inherit Faster Body Clocks

A new study suggests that genes inherited from Neanderthals may contribute to some people being "early risers." Researchers found that genetic variants specific to Neanderthals are associated with a preference for wakefulness and consistently increase the propensity to wake up early, which aligns with archaic humans adapting to living in higher latitudes. The ancestors of modern humans interbred with Neanderthals, leading to the possibility that some humans inherited the Neanderthals' circadian clocks. This research sheds light on the genetic factors influencing our sleep patterns and suggests that being a morning person could be tied to our evolutionary history.