Genetics of Sleep and Sleep Disorders

This book focuses on the latest research on the genetic basis of the regulation of sleep and wakefulness and of sleep and circadian rhythm disorders, which has been expanding rapidly due to advances in genetics. The book reviews the latest genetic discoveries in animals and humans and explores their implications for getting a good night’s sleep. Philp Gehrman, Alex Keene, Struan Grant, and a cadre of top sleep researchers and clinicians explore the genetics of sleep and sleep disorders in depth. The book should appeal to sleep medicine specialists, psychiatrists, geneticists, and neuroscientists.

• Covers the latest genetic research findings in sleep regulation and sleep disorders
• Presents a wide breadth of coverage of sleep disorders genetics in animals and humans
• Provides authoritative multidisciplinary coverage by the major names in the field

CONTENTS

Front Matter

Animal Models: Genetic Studies of Sleep In

Human Sleep and Sleep Disorders

Other Topics

Back Matter