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Featured Neuroscience

·April 5, 2016·4 min read

Insomnia Linked to Damage in Brain Communication Networks

Researchers discover abnormalities in the brain's white matter tracts in people with insomnia.

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Featured Genetics

·March 24, 2016·4 min read

Sleep On It! Gene Responsible For Sleep Deprivation and Metabolic Disorders Identified

Study reports translin works to modulate sleep in response to metabolic changes.

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Featured Psychology

·March 17, 2016·3 min read

A Significant Link Between Suicidal Behavior and Nightmares

A new study reports the relationship between suicidal thoughts and nightmares is mediated by feelings of defeat, entrapment and hopelessness.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience Videos

·February 17, 2016·7 min read

Gene That Helps Regulate Sleep Identified

Researching the genes that regulate sleep a vertebrate animal, scientist have identified a gene that, when overactivated, caused severe insomnia.

Featured Psychology

·February 17, 2016·4 min read

A Potential Pathway Between Depression and Insomnia

According to a new study, nightmares and insomnia may elevate the risk of depression.

Featured Neuroscience

·December 14, 2015·3 min read

Humans Evolved to Get Better Quality Sleep in Less Time

A new study reports we evolved to be more efficient sleepers than our closest animal relatives.

Featured Psychology

·December 8, 2015·5 min read

Emotions Compromised By Lack of Sleep

Researchers report a lack of sleep can have a negative impact on emotions.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·November 12, 2015·3 min read

Lead Exposure Impacts Children’s Sleep

According to a new study, early life exposure to lead can increase risk of insomnia, excessive daytime sleepiness and other sleep problems in later childhood.

Featured Most Popular Psychology

·October 30, 2015·4 min read

Interrupted Sleep Worse for Mood Than Reduced, Continuous Sleep Time

A new study reports quality of sleep is more important than the quantity of sleep for a positive mood.

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Featured Neurology Psychology

·October 7, 2015·2 min read

Benzodiazepines May Increase Dementia Risk

A new study reports benzodiazepines such as Valium and Xanax significantly increase the risk for developing dementia in elderly people who have taken the medications for three months or more.