5. For tired moms, or teenagers pulling all-nighters to finish their latest assignments, this next genetic anomaly might sound like a dream come true. There’s a genetic mutation that actually allows you to function with less sleep. Usually diagnosed in adolescence, short sleepers syndrome means you’re genetically wired to survive off less sleep than others. Nicknamed ‘short sleepers,’ people who have this mutation don’t need a lot of sleep to feel refreshed and ready to go. According to sleepeducation.org, short sleepers regularly feel alert and refreshed after sleeping less than 6 hours per night and can function normally during the day.
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