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Rare sleep disorder common among veterans with PTSD

Neuroscience NewsOctober 11, 2019

21% of veterans who experience PTSD or traumatic brain injury suffer from a rare sleep condition that affects less than 1% of the general population. The condition, REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD), is characterized by an impairment of sleep-related muscle paralysis, causing people to act out dreams during REM sleep. The uncontrolled actions often cause harm to the sufferer of their partners. ... Read More...

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The brain may actively forget during dream sleep

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 19, 2019

REM sleep has previously been linked to memory formation. A new study reveals this sleep period may also be critical for us to forget certain memories, preventing information overload. Researchers identified a mechanism involving MCH neurons which causes us to forget information during sleep.... Read More...

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After 10-year search, scientists find second ‘short sleep’ gene

Neuroscience NewsAugust 28, 2019

Researchers have identified a second gene that contributes to natural short sleep. Using optogenetics, researchers triggered neurons in the pons that express the ADRB1 gene, rousing mice from sleep. Wakefulness-promoting neurons in the pons with a mutated version of ADRB1 were more easily activated.... Read More...

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REM sleep silences the siren of the brain

Neuroscience NewsJuly 11, 2019

Restless REM sleep disrupts the adjustment of memory traces during sleep. This may increase negative emotions associated with mental health disorders.... Read More...

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One in 10 people have ‘near-death’ experiences

Neuroscience NewsJune 29, 2019

Near-death experiences (NDEs) including hallucinations, out-of-body sensations and time distortions, affect around 10% of people, a new study reports. 72% of people overall who experienced NDEs say their experience was unpleasant. Researchers found an association between NDEs and REM sleep intrusion into wakefulness, resulting in sleep paralysis and hallucinations. ... Read More...

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How to train your brain to have lucid dreams

Neuroscience NewsJune 20, 2019

A sleep researcher shares the secrets for training your brain to experience lucid dreams.... Read More...

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Brain marker for angry dreams

Neuroscience NewsApril 15, 2019

People with greater frontal alpha asymmetry are less able to regulate strong, emotional, affective states, such as anger, in their dreams.... Read More...

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Stress and Dream Sleep Linked to Pathways of Neuron Death and Survival

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 28, 2019

According to a new study, the consequence of daily stress is linked to an increase in REM sleep. Researchers report the increase is associated with genes involved in apoptosis and cell survival. The findings shed light on how stress leads to mood disorders, and how changes in sleep contribute to this.... Read More...

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Kicking and Yelling During Sleep? Risk Factors for Violent Sleep Disorder Identified

Neuroscience NewsDecember 27, 2018

Researchers have identified key risk factors for a violent sleep disorder known as REM sleep behavior disorder. According to the study, taking antidepressants, having PTSD and anxiety disorders increases the risk for violent episodes during sleep.... Read More...

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Babies Kicking in the Womb Are Creating a Map of Their Bodies

Neuroscience NewsNovember 30, 2018

A new study reports kicks and movements of unborn babies in the womb allow the child to map their bodies and assist in the eventual exploration of their surroundings.... Read More...

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Daytime Naps May Hinder Learning in Children with Down Syndrome

Neuroscience NewsOctober 29, 2018

A new study reports that while an afternoon naps are beneficial for memory and learning in typically developing children, in those with Down syndrome, napping may increase memory loss.... Read More...

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Genes that Regulate How Much We Dream

Neuroscience NewsAugust 28, 2018

A new study identifies two genes which regulate how much we dream. The genes, Chrm1 and Chrm3, play a key role in regulating REM sleep and function in different ways.... Read More...

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Rare sleep disorder common among veterans with PTSD

The brain may actively forget during dream sleep

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One in 10 people have ‘near-death’ experiences

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