A reduced arousal threshold in Drosophila mutants prevents them from staying asleep

Most short-sleeping mutant phenotypes in Drosophila (a genus of small flies) are characterized by an inability to stay asleep, most likely because of a reduced arousal threshold, according to a study published in the April 1 issue of the journal SLEEP.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news126263113.html">A reduced arousal threshold in Drosophila mutants prevents them from staying asleep</a></p> <p>Most short-sleeping mutant phenotypes in Drosophila (a genus of small flies) are characterized by an inability to stay asleep, most likely because of a reduced arousal threshold, according to a study published in the April 1 issue of the journal SLEEP.</p>