Scientists discover why poor sleep may harm some brains more

A gene involved in the brain's overnight cleaning process may determine how severely poor sleep impacts Alzheimer's-related brain changes, as ScienceDaily reports. The discovery suggests this genetic variant influences individual vulnerability to sleep-related cognitive decline, pointing toward more personalized prevention strategies that account for both genetic and sleep factors.

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