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·July 26, 2016·4 min read

What’s Going On When Babies Twitch in Their Sleep?

According to researchers, sleep twitches in babies could be linked to sensorimotor development.
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FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
·July 3, 2017·4 min read

The Secret Connection Between Anxiety and Sleep

Researchers have identified neurons that appear to play a critical role in connecting sleep and emotions. The findings provide an important insight into the pathophysiology of insomnia and the role of orexin in arousal regulation. Researchers hope their findings will lead to new remedies for sleep disorders.
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·October 13, 2015·5 min read

How the Brain Controls Sleep

Researchers have discovered a brain circuit that can trigger small regions of the brain to fall asleep or become less alert, while the rest of the brain remains awake.
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FeaturedPsychology
·July 15, 2015·4 min read

Judging By Your Face: Sleep Deprivation Dulls Ability to Accurately Read Facial Expressions

According to a new study, a lack of REM sleep can have negative implications on how we judge other people's facial expressions.
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FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles
·February 26, 2017·5 min read

Dietary Supplement Shows Promise In Treatment of Sleep Apnea

Researchers report Yohimbine, a dietary supplement derived from tree bark, shows potential in the treatment of sleep apnea, especially for those with anxiety disorders and high blood pressure.
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FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles
·December 1, 2017·4 min read

Brain Still ‘Connected’ During Non-REM Sleep

Contrary to a popular theory, researchers discover the brain remains connected during non-REM sleep. The study reports not all forms of communication within the cerebral cortex are disrupted during this sleep phase.
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·April 4, 2022·3 min read

Limited Trunk Movement a Factor in REM Behavior Disorder

People who suffer from REM behavioral disorder, a sleep disorder linked to an increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease, exhibit limited movement of their trunk during dream re-enactment.
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·October 24, 2022·5 min read

During Sleep, One Brain Region Teaches Another, Converting Novel Data Into Enduring Memories

As the body moves between REM sleep and slow-wave sleep cycles, the hippocampus and neocortex interact to facilitate memory formation.
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FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience
·May 30, 2017·2 min read

Connecting the Dots Between Dreams and Brain Disease

Researchers report dream dysfunctions and sleep disorders may be warning signs of neurodegenerative diseases up to 15 years before other symptoms appear.
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FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles
·December 20, 2019·3 min read

Neurons responsible for rapid eye movements/REM during sleep identified

Nucleus papilion neurons play an important role in eye movement during REM sleep.
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·January 28, 2019·4 min read

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

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.
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FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology
·December 27, 2018·4 min read

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

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.
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