# Breakthrough Sleep Studies Researchers Find 'Sleep Gene' That Affects Circadian Rhythms By JuliaT | Published 2009-08-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-gene References: [lifestyle.indiainfo](http://lifestyle.indiainfo.com/article/0908141235_gene_that_affects_sleep_found/420694.html) Scientists from the [University of California](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-pajama-top), San Francisco are working on a special program to explain why some people are active even after six hours of sleep rather than the recommended eight hours of sleep. Since [lack of sleep](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advanced-night-repair-serum) is known to provoke serious diseases and pose significant health risks, researchers are keen to demystify the [science of slumber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/somno). The study showed that mutation in a gene known as hDEC2 helps in regulating the optimal length of human sleep. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Optimal Sleep Gene:** The discovery of the sleep gene hDEC2 opens up opportunities for developing personalized sleep treatments and technologies. - **Sleep Duration Regulation:** The research on regulating the optimal length of human sleep points to potential innovations in sleep tracking devices and apps that optimize individual sleep schedules. - **Sleep and Health:** As sleep disorders contribute to serious diseases, there is potential for disruptive innovation in sleep clinics, personalized sleep therapies, and wellness programs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can benefit from the sleep gene discovery by developing new diagnostics, treatments, and personalized interventions for sleep disorders. - **Sleep Technology:** The sleep technology industry can capitalize on the research findings to create advanced sleep tracking devices, smart mattresses, and sleep apps that optimize sleep duration and quality. - **Wellness:** The wellness industry can leverage the importance of quality sleep by offering tailored sleep programs, retreats, and products that promote better sleep habits and overall well-being. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Slumber-Inducing Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-devices.md) - [Co-Branded Sleep Studies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-sleep-foundation.md) - [Science-Backed Sleep Podcasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-rest-report.md) - [Sleep Schedule Optimization](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-calculator.md) - [Sleep-Focused Hotel Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-lab-rooms.md) - [Sleep Technology Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evezari.md) - [Sleep-Focused Hotel Offerings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/equinox-sleep-lab.md) - [Self-Powered Smart Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/self-powered-smart-pillow.md) - [Sleep Data-Enhanced Drug Trails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nimacimab.md)