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Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·March 1, 2017·5 min read

The Ultimate Power Nap: Using Fitbits to Track Elephant Sleep in the Wild

On average, matriarch elephants only sleep for two hours a day when in the wild, a new study reports.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·February 18, 2017·6 min read

Good Sleep May Promote Positive Experiences and Reduce Conflict

Better quality sleep is linked to improved emotions and fewer stressors the next day, a new study reports.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·February 1, 2017·2 min read

Better Sleep Can Lead to Better Sex

A new study reports on a link between shorter sleep duration and decreased sexual function in postmenopausal women.

Featured Genetics

·December 19, 2016·5 min read

Genetics Link Sleep Disturbances With Restless Leg Syndrome, Schizophrenia and Obesity

Researchers have identified a genetic link between a diverse array of health disorders and sleep problems.

Featured Neurology

·December 9, 2016·4 min read

Insomnia Prevalent in Asthmatics

Researchers report an increased risk of insomnia in people who suffer from asthma. Additionally, insomnia is also associated with worse control of the illness, depression and other health issues.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·November 2, 2016·5 min read

Mouse Mutants May Shed Light on the Mysteries of Sleep

A new study could be the first step to understanding the biochemistry that controls the switch from sleep to wakefulness, researchers believe.

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Featured Neuroscience

·November 2, 2016·4 min read

Sleep Deprivation May Cause People to Eat More Calories

Researchers report sleep deprivation may cause people to consume more calories the following day.

Featured Neuroscience

·October 25, 2016·4 min read

Sleep Loss Tied to Gut Microbiota Changes in Humans

A new study reports sleep loss can lead to alterations in gut bacteria that have previously been linked to diabetes and obesity in humans.

Featured Psychology

·October 24, 2016·4 min read

The Heterogeneous Nature of Depression

A new study could explain why the 'one size fits all' approach to treating depression has been ineffective.

Featured Neuroscience

·October 21, 2016·5 min read

Patients With Insomnia Have Altered Activity In Specific Brain Regions

Researchers report people with insomnia showed altered brain activity in areas associated with self awareness and the tendency to ruminate, compared to those who sleep well.