A simple actimeter device is helping researchers better understand sleep duration and quality in humans.
Researchers demonstrate sleep boosts communication between the neocortex and hippocampus, assisting with memory formation.
According to researchers, octacosanol, an active compound found in sugarcane can help reduce stress and allow people to achieve a sound sleep.
A new study could be the first step to understanding the biochemistry that controls the switch from sleep to wakefulness, researchers believe.
Researchers have created a new math model that successfully reproduces complex brain activity during deep sleep.
A new study reveals how tactile experiences are encoded in the brain as we sleep.
Researchers have discovered a brain circuit that governs how certain memories are consolidated in the brain during sleep.
Researchers identify a neural circuit in the brain that helps regulate REM sleep.
A new study shows how a three step brain oscillation plays an important role in memory consolidation.