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6. Why can't we all be morning people?

Why Do We Do That?

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Neanderthal DNA - What's the Most Predominant Role?

We've probably got on average about 2% Neanderthal DNA. Being a morning person or an evening person is actually a reflection of a much more complex underlying process. What you really want when you move into higher latitudes is a little bit more flexibility in your circadian clock. The ability to adapt to those changing rhythms of light and dark cycles across the year.

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