FeaturedNeuroscience·December 8, 2014·1 min readResearchers Find Link Between Sleep Deprivation and Cell DamageSleep deprivation can cause cell damage, especially to the lungs, liver and small intestine, a new study reports.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·November 18, 2014·4 min readResearchers Prevent Memory Problems Caused by Sleep DeprivationResearchers report a particular set of cells in the hippocampus are responsible for memory problems following sleep deprivation.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 21, 2014·1 min readMissing Sleep May Hurt Your MemoryLack of sleep can lead to errors in memory, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 7, 2014·4 min readSleep Deprivation Leads to Symptoms of SchizophreniaA new study reports that 24 hours of sleep deprivation can lead to symptoms similar to schizophrenia in healthy people.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 20, 2014·3 min readStudy in Fruitflies Strengthens Connection Among Protein Misfolding, Sleep Loss, and AgeResearchers investigate the molecular mechanisms underpinning sleep.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 11, 2013·4 min readSleep-Deprived Mice Show Connections Among Lack of Shut-eye, Diabetes and AgeSleep deprivation could contribute to the dysfunction of pancreatic cells. These functions may be exacerbated by aging, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 23, 2013·3 min readNew Biological Links Between Sleep Deprivation and the Immune System DiscoveredBiological mechanisms related to sleep loss affect the immune system and trigger an inflammatory response, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 10, 2013·3 min readIrregular Bedtimes Curb Young Children’s Brain PowerAccording to new research, children with irregular bed times score significantly lower reading, maths and spatial awareness tests.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 26, 2013·3 min readTired and Edgy? Sleep Deprivation Boosts Anticipatory AnxietyA new study finds sleep deprivation could play a role in ramping up specific brain regions which contribute to excessive worrying.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·January 23, 2013·3 min readAstrocytes Identified as Target for New Depression TherapyNeuroscientists found that astrocytes may be responsible for the rapid improvement in mood in depressed patients after acute sleep deprivation. This study identified how astrocytes can regulate a neurotransmitter involved in sleep.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·January 10, 2012·3 min readDisruption of Biological Clocks Causes Neurodegeneration, Early DeathNew research at Oregon State University provides evidence for the first time that disruption of circadian rhythms – the biological...Read More
