2min chapter

Why Do We Do That? cover image

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

Why Do We Do That?

CHAPTER

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.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode