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Genomics|Update|Current

Genetics & Sleep Disorders

CDC information: Insufficient sleep is a public health epidemic

CDC information: Key sleep disorders include insomnia, narcolepsy, restless leg syndrome and sleep apnea 

From the NIH Genetic Testing Registry: Find out which genetic disorders and tests are associated withnarcolepsy and sleep apnea

Did you know? 235 genes have been reported in relation to narcolepsy including 7 genome-wide association studies; 77 genes have been reported in relation to risk of sleep apnea;And 43 genes have been reported in relation to risk of restless leg syndrome?