Daywake (IMAGE)

Rutgers University

Daywake

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On cold days, the 'daywake' gene activates to suppress Drosophila flies' tendency to take a midday nap -- presumably so they can spend more time seeking food or mates.

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Isaac Edery, Rutgers University's Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine

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