Faulty body clock may cause mania

Faulty body clock may cause mania

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Mice with a gene mutation that disrupts their sleep cycles show signs of hyperactivity and addictive tendencies, a new study reveals.

Researchers say that such "manic" behaviour displayed by the animals bolsters the theory that glitches in the body's internal clock can cause psychiatric illnesses such as bipolar disorder.

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This may be applicable to quite a few people here on ATS. This is definately and interesting scientific find. What are your thoughts on this one?

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