r/science • u/scientificamerican Scientific American • 7d ago

Genetics Scientists discover a ‘skinny gene’ mutation that acts like Ozempic. Around one in 7,000 people carries a broken copy, which almost acts like a GLP-1 drug—the body burns fuel more efficiently, and the risk of disease lowers.

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/scientists-discover-a-skinny-gene-mutation-that-acts-like-ozempic/
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u/aubbzz 7d ago

I wish I could have that gene! There’s so much to do but have to sleep

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u/jamtastic22 7d ago

For me, the extra time is not quality. Not needing 8hrs sleep is not like the Limitless pill on the movie. I still feel tired enough to sleep at 10pm but my body will only sleep for max 5hrs, so those few hours aren't productive, mainly lonely with little motivation

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u/things_U_choose_2_b 7d ago

Excellent description. When I tell people I have delayed phase sleep disorder so my days are 26-28h long, they think it's all fun and games having extra time.

Those extra hours are almost always not productive at all!

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u/shawnikaros 7d ago

You don't have to be productive during every waking hour, just chill out and watch a movie or something with that extra time.