π΄π΅ The blue light from our devices messes with our body's internal clock, making it harder to fall asleep and affecting our overall sleep duration. π Embrace a tech-free bedtime for a refreshing and energizing tomorrow! π π€ #TechFreeSleep#SleepWellLiveWell
β° Meet 'Sleep Debt' β the sleep we owe ourselves for sacrificing precious hours during the week! π°οΈ Catching up on lost sleep can be really difficult, so itβs super important to make sure you get those extra hours in whenever you can! #SleepDebt
ππ―π€ Babies and tigers share an essential secret β extended sleep fosters optimal brain development! ππΆπΏ Whether growing up in the wild or the nursery, quality slumber enhances cognitive abilities and paves the way for a bright future! π
πSay hello to 'Social Jetlag' β when our body's internal clock clashes with weekday demands, leaving us longing for weekend snoozes! π΄ Avoid the Monday blues by keeping your sleeping schedule across both the week & weekend! ππ€ #SocialJetlag
The answer lies in our genes. Genetic variations in the gene, CYP1A2 can affect the rate at which our bodies break down caffeine, resulting in different responses to its effects! β
For those unfamiliar, your circadian rhythms are your bodyβs own biological clock! π Only discovered in 1997, the CLOCK protein was originally discovered in fruit flies! I guess time does fly in that genome! π¦
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π½οΈπ§¬Did you know that our taste preferences are orchestrated by the harmonious interplay of two genes: TAS2R38 and CA6? TAS2R38 affects our sensitivity to bitterness, while CA6 influences our perception of sweetness. β¨ #GeneticSymphony#TAS2R38#CA6#PickyEaters
ππ¬ Curiosity piqued? These marvelous paws are the result of a genetic variation that causes additional digits to sprout. So, if your kitty has a few extra toe beans to wiggle, you can credit their unique genetic code for this enchanting quirk π§¬πΎ #PolydactylPaw#ExtraToeMagic
To put that into perspective, that means humanity's genome is 2.4e+19 letters long! To put that simply, that's 24000000000000000000 (or two trillion four hundred billion) letters! Unbelievable!
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Imagine that! π·οΈπ¬π For scientists, this makes the average cobweb a veritable genetic treasure trove! While this method makes it easier and safer to analyze the DNA of certain bugs, it also massively expands their scope! π§¬πΈοΈ #SpiderWebs#GeneticDatabase
Happy International Menβs Health Month! π§ποΈββοΈπΏ Here, at Predictiv Care we want to celebrate the fantastic healthcare workers that keep our guys fit and healthy! #MensHealthMonth
While your cat might seem cute and cuddly, they definitely donβt feel that way! Holding onto the last of their wild instincts and behavior, we think itβs this attitude that just makes them so adorable! πΊπ§¬π #kitty#DNA
Do you sneeze when you enter bright light? Then you might have ACHOO syndrome! Known as the Photic Sneeze Reflex, scientists arenβt actually sure what causes the syndrome, but genetic markers can tell us whether you have it or not! #ACHOO#Sneezing
β¨π DRD2 and BDNF genes, known for their involvement in sleep processes, can also impact dream recall. Variations in these genetic markers may shape the depth of your slumber and affect how well you remember your dreams. ππ§ͺπ #SleepGenetics#DRD2#BDNF