FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 29, 2017·5 min readWrist Worn Gadget Allows Researchers to Capture Real Life SleepA simple actimeter device is helping researchers better understand sleep duration and quality in humans.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 5, 2017·3 min readCan’t Sleep Due to Stress? Here’s the CureAccording to researchers, octacosanol, an active compound found in sugarcane can help reduce stress and allow people to achieve a sound sleep.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 1, 2016·3 min readSleeping Brain’s Complex Activity Mimicked by Simple ModelResearchers have created a new math model that successfully reproduces complex brain activity during deep sleep.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscience·September 21, 2015·3 min readMemory Consolidated by Three Step Brain OscillationA new study shows how a three step brain oscillation plays an important role in memory consolidation.Read More