People who don't get enough sleep may have a weakened immune system.

According to a new study by American scientists published on February 26, lack of sleep can have negative consequences for gene expression.

For a long time, numerous scientific studies have proven that lack of sleep is directly linked to the causes of cardiovascular disease, cognitive decline, and obesity.

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Recently, American scientists have conducted more in-depth research into the molecular mechanisms behind this phenomenon and concluded that sleep deprivation also seriously affects gene expression.

The gene expression of approximately 711 genes in a person's body will be negatively affected if that person sleeps only 6 hours or less each night for a week in a row. These include genes related to inflammation, immunity, and stress tolerance.

Furthermore, when compared to people who sleep 10 hours each night, scientists also discovered that sleep-deprived individuals have abnormal genetic circadian rhythms.

According to statistics, approximately 30% of American workers, equivalent to 40.6 million people, sleep an average of or less than 6 hours per night. Scientists recommend that an ideal amount of sleep for adults is 7-8 hours per night.

According to (VNA) - VT