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Ayahuasca DMT compound changes brainwaves to vivid ‘waking-dream’ state

DMT alters electrical activity in the brain. The compound significantly decreases alpha wave activity, the dominant rhythm associated with wakefulness, and increases theta waves, associated with dreaming. Overall brain activity becomes more chaotic and less predictable. The findings advance the understanding of the neurobiological underpinnings of immersive states of consciousness. Read More

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Finding the root of consciousness: Is this brain cell your ‘mind’s eye’?

Researchers believe they have identified specific neurons that are responsible for conscious awareness. Previous studies have implicated both thalamocortical circuits and cortico-cortico circuits in consciousness. The new study reports these networks intersect via L5p neurons. Directly activating L5p neurons made mice react to weaker sensory stimuli. The researchers say if consciousness requires L5p neurons, all brain activity without them must be unconscious. Read More

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How to train your brain to have lucid dreams

A sleep researcher shares the secrets for training your brain to experience lucid dreams. Read More

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Brain marker for angry dreams

People with greater frontal alpha asymmetry are less able to regulate strong, emotional, affective states, such as anger, in their dreams. Read More

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Thalamus Wakes the Brain During Development

Researchers have discovered the thalamus plays a crucial role in the development of normal sleep and waking states. Read More

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Genes that Regulate How Much We Dream

A new study identifies two genes which regulate how much we dream. The genes, Chrm1 and Chrm3, play a key role in regulating REM sleep and function in different ways. Read More

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Sweeter Dreams in a Peaceful Mind

According to researchers, people with higher levels of peace of mind have more positive dream emotions. By contrast, those who feel anxious report more negative dreams. Read More

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‘Seeing’ Music or ‘Tasting’ Numbers? What We Can Learn From Those With Synesthesia

Researchers take a deeper look at synesthesia, revealing the condition could be linked to some autoimmune diseases. The paper also reports synesthetes have better memory and are more creative than those without the disorder. Read More

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Want to Remember Your Dreams? Try Taking Vitamin B6

Want to remember your dreams? Try taking vitamin B6. Researchers discovered people who take B6 supplements are better able to recall details of their dreams compared to those who were given a placebo. Read More

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Hallucinations, Full Moons and Coffee? Debunking Common Sleep Myths

Researchers provide some revealing facts about sleep and debunk myths about sleep problems. Read More

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Sleep Deprived Brains May Be Asleep and Awake at the Same Time

Researchers look at how sleep deprivation can impact cognition, information processing and memory. A new study reveals sleep deprived mice can demonstrate sleep like brain activity while awake. Read More

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Want to Control Your Dreams? Here’s How You Can

University of Adelaide researchers report a specific combination of techniques can increase a person's chance of experiencing a lucid dream. Read More

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