FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·November 2, 2016·5 min readMouse Mutants May Shed Light on the Mysteries of SleepA new study could be the first step to understanding the biochemistry that controls the switch from sleep to wakefulness, researchers believe.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 7, 2016·6 min readIs Sufficient Sleep Key to Successful Antidepressant Response?Researchers report a precise sleep schedule could affect antidepressant remission rates and response time.Read More
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
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 1, 2016·4 min readNew Role of Adenosine in the Regulation of REM Sleep DiscoveredAccording to researchers, REM sleep is suppressed by adenosine acting on a specific type of subreceptor in the olfactory bulb.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 22, 2015·3 min readCracking the Enduring Mysteries of REM SleepResearchers identify a neural circuit in the brain that helps regulate REM sleep.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 15, 2015·6 min readSwitching Dreams on and OffUsing optogenetics, researchers were able to send mice into REM sleep and trigger dream state.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 6, 2015·5 min readBrainwave Changes Revealed in Patients Receiving Nitrous OxideResearchers reveal key brainwave changes in patients who receive nitrous oxide.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·December 23, 2014·2 min readResearcher Discovers a Way to Control Internal ClocksResearchers discover REV-ERB plays a key role in circadian rhythm regulation.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 13, 2013·3 min readSleep Mechanism Identified That Plays Role in Emotional MemoryResearchers identify the sleep mechanism which enables the brain to consolidate emotional memory. Additionally, they discovered a popular sleep medication heightens the response to and recollection of negative memories.Read More
