Spit could show up sleepiness

Enzyme in saliva linked to sleep deprivation.

You might think it’s obvious when someone is sleepy: drooping eyelids, a wide yawn and a nodding head tend to give it away. But researchers have added another layer of precision to the picture, by finding an enzyme that increases with sleepiness.

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Spit could show up sleepiness

Enzyme in saliva linked to sleep deprivation.

You might think it’s obvious when someone is sleepy: drooping eyelids, a wide yawn and a nodding head tend to give it away. But researchers have added another layer of precision to the picture, by finding an enzyme that increases with sleepiness.

Read the story here.

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