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Sleep disruption—whether from loss of sleep or “social jet lag”—affects thermoregulation

Fruit flies seek out warmer temperatures when they experience sleep deprivation or fragmentation or when faced with a shifted sleep schedule, similar to when people stay up late and sleep in on the weekend.

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St. Louis is an affordable, family- and foodie-friendly city with amazing green spaces and incredible cultural activities.