Scientist Explains How Some People Need Only 4 Hours of Sleep | WIRED

Researcher Ying-Hui Fu has found two rare genes that allow some people to be "natural short sleepers" who feel rested after a mere 4 or 5 hours per night. WIRED's Arielle Pardes sat down with Dr. Fu to discuss her findings.

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Scientist Explains How Some People Need Only 4 Hours of Sleep | WIRED

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