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Genetic Biomarkers Sleep

Meaning

Genetic Biomarkers in Sleep refer to specific, measurable variations in an individual’s DNA, such as single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) or gene mutations, that are scientifically correlated with distinct aspects of sleep health and pathology. These biomarkers can predict an individual’s chronotype preference, intrinsic sleep need, susceptibility to sleep disorders like insomnia or narcolepsy, and the metabolic consequences of sleep disruption. Utilizing these genetic indicators allows for a personalized understanding of an individual’s biological sleep blueprint, moving clinical practice toward truly individualized sleep medicine. Analysis of these markers provides a deeper insight into the hereditary components of sleep regulation.