sleep disorders Research Articles

Brain activity intensity drives need for sleep

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 16, 2019

Galanin expressing neurons are selectively active during rebound sleep. The expression of galanin increases after neuronal activity and sleep deprivation. The neuropeptide plays a critical role in sleep homeostasis.... Read More...

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Study links poor sleep with poor nutrition

Neuroscience NewsJune 9, 2019

A retrospective analysis finds a correlation between sleep disorders and a lack of essential vitamins and minerals. ... Read More...

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Stressed at work and trouble sleeping? It’s more serious than you think

Neuroscience NewsApril 28, 2019

Study adds to a growing body of evidence that stress in the workplace, coupled with impaired sleep, increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and coronary mortality, especially in hypersensitive workers.... Read More...

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Sleep and aging: Two sides of one coin?

Neuroscience NewsMarch 22, 2019

A link has been identified between oxidative stress, which has previously been linked to aging and neurodegeneration, and sleep. Oxidative stress activates neurons that control sleep function. The findings could help in the development of treatments for sleep disorders.... Read More...

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New proof that narcolepsy is an autoimmune disease

Neuroscience NewsMarch 15, 2019

Autoreactive cytotoxic CD8 T cells have been detected in people with narcolepsy type one. The finding suggests levels of the T-cell reactivity, combined with specific gene expression, may spur on the development of NT1.... Read More...

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Researchers Identify Five Types of Insomnia

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 8, 2019

Researchers have identified five different subtypes of the sleep disorder insomnia, including difficulty falling asleep and early morning awakening. The study reports insomnia subtypes may be identified by examining personality traits of sufferers. ... Read More...

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Inflammation Can Lead to Circadian Sleep Disorders

Neuroscience NewsNovember 1, 2018

Using new technology to turn inflammation on and off in mice, researchers discover inflammation may contribute to sleep disorders.... Read More...

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Restless Sleep May Be an Early Sign of Parkinson’s

Neuroscience NewsDecember 5, 2017

People who suffer from REM sleep behavior disorder are at increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease and dementia as they age, a new study reports. Researchers report RBD causes a lack of dopamine in the brain, and this can contribute to the development of neurodegenerative diseases.... Read More...

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Artificial Intelligence Helps Monitor Sleep

Neuroscience NewsAugust 7, 2017

MIT researchers have developed a new, non invasive method to help monitor sleep patterns. The device uses an advanced AI algorithm to analyze wireless signals around a person and translate the measurements into sleep stages. Researchers plan to use the technology to study how Parkinson's disease affects sleep.... Read More...

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Connecting the Dots Between Dreams and Brain Disease

Neuroscience NewsMay 30, 2017

Researchers report dream dysfunctions and sleep disorders may be warning signs of neurodegenerative diseases up to 15 years before other symptoms appear.... Read More...

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