The Perilipin Homologue, Lipid Storage Droplet 2, Regulates Sleep Homeostasis and Prevents Learning Impairments Following Sleep Loss

• DOI: 10.1371/journal.pbio.1000466
• Publication Date: 2010-08-31T19:11:44Z
• Authors: Matthew S. Thimgan; Yasuko Suzuki; Laurent Seugnet; Laura Gottschalk; Paul J. Shaw
• Keywords: Phenocopy; Homeostasis; Sleep; Energy homeostasis

Starvation, which is common in the wild, appears to initiate a genetic program that allows fruitflies remain awake without sleepiness and cognitive impairments typically follow sleep deprivation.