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Narcolepsy is the only known neurological disorder that affects the brain and sleep in such a dramatic way, said Mignot, who is director of Stanford's Center for Narcolepsy. It affects both humans and animals and has both genetic and sporadic forms.
Excessive daytime sleepiness is also known as narcolepsy. The condition is often associated with: Cataplexy -- a sudden loss of muscle tone and paralysis of voluntary muscles associated with a strong emotion.