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A Nature Outlook article shows how researchers are beginning to understand that sleep does more than just give our brains and bodies a respite from the rigours of the day. When we sleep, our genes, metabolism and hormones are regulated through increasing or slowing of their activity. 🧪

May 9, 2025, 7:32 PM

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