FeaturedNeuroscience·May 19, 2016·5 min readWhy Staying Up Later Makes Us Tired: Fruit Fly StudyResearchers report they have identified the neurons responsible for why delaying bedtime can create chronic daytime sleepiness.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 14, 2016·4 min readHow We Wake and Fall AsleepResearchers have identified a molecular pathway that appears to regulate between sleep and wakefulness.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 5, 2016·4 min readParkinson’s Disease Worsened by Altered Circadian RhythmA new study reports chronic lack of sleep and irregular sleep wake patterns may worsen motor and learning deficits bought on by Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 5, 2016·4 min readInsomnia Linked to Damage in Brain Communication NetworksResearchers discover abnormalities in the brain's white matter tracts in people with insomnia.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·March 24, 2016·4 min readSleep On It! Gene Responsible For Sleep Deprivation and Metabolic Disorders IdentifiedStudy reports translin works to modulate sleep in response to metabolic changes.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·March 17, 2016·3 min readA Significant Link Between Suicidal Behavior and NightmaresA new study reports the relationship between suicidal thoughts and nightmares is mediated by feelings of defeat, entrapment and hopelessness.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience Videos·February 17, 2016·7 min readGene That Helps Regulate Sleep IdentifiedResearching the genes that regulate sleep a vertebrate animal, scientist have identified a gene that, when overactivated, caused severe insomnia.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·February 17, 2016·4 min readA Potential Pathway Between Depression and InsomniaAccording to a new study, nightmares and insomnia may elevate the risk of depression.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 14, 2015·3 min readHumans Evolved to Get Better Quality Sleep in Less TimeA new study reports we evolved to be more efficient sleepers than our closest animal relatives.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·December 8, 2015·5 min readEmotions Compromised By Lack of SleepResearchers report a lack of sleep can have a negative impact on emotions.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 12, 2015·3 min readLead Exposure Impacts Children’s SleepAccording to a new study, early life exposure to lead can increase risk of insomnia, excessive daytime sleepiness and other sleep problems in later childhood.Read More
FeaturedMost PopularPsychology·October 30, 2015·4 min readInterrupted Sleep Worse for Mood Than Reduced, Continuous Sleep TimeA new study reports quality of sleep is more important than the quantity of sleep for a positive mood.Read More
