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Can you tell me more about genetics, sleep related.?

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Dr. Richard Roberts answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

No: since the difficulties these people have with sleep are usually not genetic. I know of no inherited disorders of sleep, other then sleep-walking may run in families.

Answered 8/8/2015

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