Fruit fly pigmentation guides discovery of genes that control brain dopamine and sleep
January 13, 2026
January 13, 2026
HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 13 -- The Baylor College of Medicine posted the following news:
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Fruit fly pigmentation guides discovery of genes that control brain dopamine and sleep
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Dopamine in the brain influences movement, learning, motivation and sleep. In humans, problems with dopamine are linked to conditions like Parkinson's disease, depression and sleep disorders. While scientists know a great deal about how dopamine works in the brai . . .
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Fruit fly pigmentation guides discovery of genes that control brain dopamine and sleep
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Dopamine in the brain influences movement, learning, motivation and sleep. In humans, problems with dopamine are linked to conditions like Parkinson's disease, depression and sleep disorders. While scientists know a great deal about how dopamine works in the brai . . .