August 2009 PMID 19679812

The transcriptional repressor DEC2 regulates sleep length in mammals.

Ying He, Christopher R Jones, Nobuhiro Fujiki, Ying Xu, Bin Guo, Jimmy L Holder, Moritz J Rossner, Seiji Nishino, Ying-Hui Fu

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What people are saying

Discussions show strong support for the importance of DEC2 in sleep regulation, with examples like a mention of a mother and daughter thriving on minimal sleep, which underscores curiosity and relevance. The tone varies from technical references to speculative remarks about future applications, demonstrating both engagement with details and optimism about the study’s potential impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the idea that DEC2 gene mutations influence sleep duration, highlighting the study's significance.

InterestHigh interest

The topics generate high interest, with references to potential applications and biological mechanisms.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several posts delve into scientific details and implications, indicating active engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The posts suggest that the research could have meaningful implications for understanding sleep regulation and potential therapies.

Abstract in brief

  • The study identifies a mutation in the human gene hDEC2 (P385R) that is linked to shorter sleep duration in humans.
  • Transgenic mice engineered with this mutation exhibited increased alertness and reduced sleep, especially under specific timing and sleep deprivation conditions, mimicking the human short sleep trait.
  • These mice serve as a valuable model for understanding how sleep regulation genes affect sleep patterns and overall health in humans.]

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Fyodor Urnov
@UrnovFyodor · X

Well, so sci-fi aside, you just need a small base editor inside a BBB-penetrating AAV to knock in a SNP into something like DEC2. https://t.co/TtYisPNBwQ So technically this can be done. @scifri https://t.co/IXsjWdbjEq

Jul 16, 2022 · 8 likes · 16,587 followers View post →
Fyodor Urnov
@UrnovFyodor · X

@pdhsu Let's do it. We already know the target (DEC2). So the hard part is done. Right? Right?..... https://t.co/TtYisPNBwQ

Jun 12, 2022 · 2 likes · 16,587 followers View post →
Esha Joshi
@_EshaJoshi · X

For reference: The Transcriptional Repressor DEC2 Regulates Sleep Length in Mammals https://t.co/MzLCepxO6t

Dec 9, 2019 · 2 likes · 178 followers View post →
MU-Peter Shimon
@mu-peter.bsky.social · Bluesky

The Transcriptional Repressor DEC2 Regulates Sleep Length in Mammals

Aug 2, 2024 · 2 likes View post →
Gojo al-Gaib
@basedGojo · X

@SimpelAlpha @l4porte @pew_pew_peeeeew https://t.co/RayITtAK3e

Apr 30, 2022 · 1 like · 760 followers View post →
Nicolas Granatino
@ngranati · X

3/ The seminal paper on DEC2 gene mutation regulating sleep in mammals https://t.co/aRv3Ex8z5c

Jun 2, 2025 · 2,305 followers View post →

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Nicolas Granatino
@ngranati · X

3/ The seminal paper on DEC2 gene mutation regulating sleep in mammals https://t.co/aRv3Ex8z5c

Jun 2, 2025 · 2,305 followers View post →
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@SYNAPSlS · X

References: DOI; 10.1126/science.1174443. DOI; 10.1073/pnas.1801693115. DOI; 10.1016/j.isci.2022.103964.

May 31, 2025 · 213 followers View post →
Nick Chicago
@nickchicag0 · X

https://t.co/cJgU9j58BE

Jan 12, 2025 · 981 followers View post →
MU-Peter Shimon
@mu-peter.bsky.social · Bluesky

The Transcriptional Repressor DEC2 Regulates Sleep Length in Mammals

Aug 2, 2024 · 2 likes View post →
Liberty and Laughs
@FreeWitWins · X

RT @GardenerContext: @MrBallen New fav: DEC2 (Short Sleepers): Mutation: P385R Effect: Ability to function well on 4-6 hrs of sleep per nig…

Jun 4, 2024 · 1 share · 193 followers View post →
Liberty and Laughs
@FreeWitWins · X

@MrBallen New fav: DEC2 (Short Sleepers): Mutation: P385R Effect: Ability to function well on 4-6 hrs of sleep per night. Example: A mother and daughter who thrive on minimal sleep. Study: He Y, et al. (2009). "The transcriptional repressor DEC2 regulates sleep length in mammals." Science.

Jun 4, 2024 · 1 share · 193 followers View post →
Boothy
@ZoomifiGuy · X

@waitbutwhy There are (a very small number of) people with naturally occurring mutations to DEC2 (6hrs) or ADRB1 (4hrs) genes that function normally with less average sleep. The body is capable of seems, it’s a matter of configuration. https://t.co/ofmSffeGTY https://t.co/HR8V9GfY7y

Oct 1, 2023 · 81 followers View post →
Diace
@Dundindam · X

https://t.co/k0QFTdaVuU https://t.co/Kk4IcB55hS https://t.co/1fh0OJ2zhX

Aug 5, 2023 · 87 followers View post →
Fyodor Urnov
@UrnovFyodor · X

Well, so sci-fi aside, you just need a small base editor inside a BBB-penetrating AAV to knock in a SNP into something like DEC2. https://t.co/TtYisPNBwQ So technically this can be done. @scifri https://t.co/IXsjWdbjEq

Jul 16, 2022 · 8 likes · 16,587 followers View post →
Fyodor Urnov
@UrnovFyodor · X

@pdhsu Let's do it. We already know the target (DEC2). So the hard part is done. Right? Right?..... https://t.co/TtYisPNBwQ

Jun 12, 2022 · 2 likes · 16,587 followers View post →
Gojo al-Gaib
@basedGojo · X

@SimpelAlpha @l4porte @pew_pew_peeeeew https://t.co/RayITtAK3e

Apr 30, 2022 · 1 like · 760 followers View post →
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@kaedaej · X

The Transcriptional Repressor DEC2 Regulates Sleep Length in Mammals https://t.co/HOar0voHmx

Jan 22, 2022 · 122 followers View post →
Vyshakh Rajachandran
@VRajachandran · X

Well, if you are interested to go through the scientific literature explaining the role of DEC2 transcriptional repressor in regulating the sleep length in mammals, here I have given the DOI of the Science paper. [DOI: 10.1126/science.1174443] #sleep #gene @ScienceMagazine @CNN

Jun 25, 2021 · 157 followers View post →
pedro
@apedrogon · X

The Transcriptional Repressor DEC2 Regulates Sleep Length in Mammals https://t.co/LmvKqTZmQP

Jun 24, 2021 · 81 followers View post →
Walid
@LaasmiWalid · X

@sciencemagazine Hi I found a mistake in the paper "The transcriptional repressor DEC2 regulates sleep length in mammals", I tried to contact with the mail for contact the author in question but I could not due to a DNS error. Please contact me for more info

Feb 19, 2020 · 106 followers View post →
Esha Joshi
@_EshaJoshi · X

For reference: The Transcriptional Repressor DEC2 Regulates Sleep Length in Mammals https://t.co/MzLCepxO6t

Dec 9, 2019 · 2 likes · 178 followers View post →