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"Early Risers Are Mutants"

By The Daily Dish
Aug 22 2009, 7:53 AM ET

by Patrick Appel

Science reports:

Don't hate those people who are perky and efficient after only a few hours of sleep. They can't help it. New research suggests that a genetic mutation may explain why some people sleep less.

I suspected as much.

(Hat tip: 3QD)



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