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·October 15, 2015·6 min read

Switching Dreams on and Off

Using optogenetics, researchers were able to send mice into REM sleep and trigger dream state.

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·June 5, 2020·3 min read

Dreaming with purpose

Hippocampal adult-born neurons are responsible for memory consolidation during REM sleep.

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·January 7, 2016·4 min read

Shorter Sleep Gene Identified

Researchers have developed a new method for monitoring sleep cycles in mice. With help of the new method, researchers have identified a new short sleeper gene.

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·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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·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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·September 5, 2017·3 min read

Can’t Sleep Due to Stress? Here’s the Cure

According to researchers, octacosanol, an active compound found in sugarcane can help reduce stress and allow people to achieve a sound sleep.

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·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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·October 29, 2018·5 min read

Daytime Naps May Hinder Learning in Children with Down Syndrome

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.

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·March 31, 2017·3 min read

Key Component of Sleep Inducing Herb Identified

An active compound in the leaves of Ashwagandha can help to induce sleep and could be helpful in the treatment of insomnia, a new study reports.

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·February 11, 2023·3 min read

Treatment Recommendations for People Who Act Out Their Dreams While Asleep

REM sleep behavior disorder, or parasomnia, affects more than 80 million people worldwide. The disorder causes sufferers to experience nightmare-like violent dreams. Sufferers act on their dreams while sleeping, often resulting in violent or dangerous sleep behaviors and injuries. Researchers propose new guidelines, including medical and pharmacological recommendations, to help curb symptoms of parasomnia and promote healthier sleep.

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·September 1, 2016·3 min read

Sleeping Brain’s Complex Activity Mimicked by Simple Model

Researchers have created a new math model that successfully reproduces complex brain activity during deep sleep.

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·August 26, 2017·4 min read

Less REM Sleep Tied to Greater Risk of Dementia

A new study in Neurology reports people who don't get enough REM sleep may face a higher risk of developing dementia. Researchers noted people who developed dementia spent 17% of their time in REM sleep compared to 20% of time in REM sleep for those without the neurodegenerative disease.

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REM sleep

Switching Dreams on and Off

Dreaming with purpose

Shorter Sleep Gene Identified

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

Limited Trunk Movement a Factor in REM Behavior Disorder

Can’t Sleep Due to Stress? Here’s the Cure

Connecting the Dots Between Dreams and Brain Disease

Daytime Naps May Hinder Learning in Children with Down Syndrome

Key Component of Sleep Inducing Herb Identified

Treatment Recommendations for People Who Act Out Their Dreams While Asleep

Sleeping Brain’s Complex Activity Mimicked by Simple Model

Less REM Sleep Tied to Greater Risk of Dementia

Mapping Emotion Recognition in Children

Daring Differently: Gender Differences in Risk-Taking Behavior

Voice Versatility: The Genetic Symphony Behind Vocal Pitch

Unmasking Anosognosia: Revealing Hidden Brain Networks in Unawareness

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