title: Genetics of sleep.
abstract: Molecular and genetic approaches in several species have provided new insights into the mechanisms of rest-activity and sleep-wake regulation. Many of these discoveries are believed to support hypotheses about sleep functions, which nevertheless remain elusive. In this review we discuss the specific contribution of both mammalian and invertebrate models to our understanding of the molecular basis of sleep.
authors.affiliation: The Neuroscience Institute, San Diego, California 92121, USA.
authors.forename: Rozi
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Andretic
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Franken
authors.forename: Mehdi
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Tafti
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001921:Brain / Q000502:physiology; D002940:Circadian Rhythm; D004569:Electroencephalography; D006706:Homeostasis; D006801:Humans; D007448:Invertebrates / Q000235:genetics / Q000502:physiology; D008322:Mammals / Q000235:genetics / Q000502:physiology; D008957:Models, Genetic; D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents / Q000502:physiology; D010641:Phenotype; D012890:Sleep / Q000235:genetics* / Q000502:physiology
chemical_list: D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents