00:00Can you thrive on just three hours of sleep and still feel amazing?
00:04If so, you might have a rare superpower called short sleeper syndrome.
00:08Most of us need at least seven hours of sleep.
00:10But a tiny group of people are wired differently.
00:13They bounce out of bed after only three to four hours and stay sharp all day.
00:17Scientists have now linked this to a special gene mutation.
00:21It boosts how the brain maintains itself during rest,
00:24meaning these people repair and recover faster than the rest of us.
00:27A new study found a mutation in the SIK3 gene.
00:30Mice with the same mutation slept less, too, even if just by 30 minutes.
00:35These discoveries could one day help treat sleep issues like insomnia or sleep apnea.
00:40But don't throw out your alarm clock just yet.
00:43For most of us, sleeping less than five hours increases the risk of chronic illness by 20%,
00:48and it can lead to heart disease, diabetes, even dementia.
00:52So unless you're genetically blessed, that late-night binge might not be worth it.
00:56But if you are one of the lucky few, your DNA might just be your secret weapon.
01:01And even if you don't have more information,
01:02not only 1-800-A-R-2-1, if you're you're a real animal,
01:03or if you're a real animal, your DNA must be your secret weapon.
01:04So if you're a real animal, your DNA must be your secret weapon,
01:05you're going to have an animal or a risk of chronic illness and well-being.
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