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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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Sleeping In On the Weekend Won’t Repay Your Sleep Debt

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 28, 2019

A new study reveals that, on some health measures, yo-yo sleep schedules may be worse for you. Researchers report sleeping in on weekends can shift circadian rhythm, making it more difficult to fall asleep on Sunday nights, and whole body insulin sensitivity worsened by up to 27%.... Read More...

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Not All Sleep is Equal When it Comes to Cleaning the Brain

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 27, 2019

Study reinforces and explains the links between sleep deprivation and neurodegenerative diseases, researchers say.... Read More...

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Memories of Movement are Replayed Randomly During Sleep

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 25, 2019

A new study reveals hippocampal place cells randomly replay firing patterns during sleep, helping the brain to consolidate movement memories.... Read More...

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Brain Cells Involved in Insomnia Identified

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 25, 2019

A new study identifies 956 genetic variants that contribute to an increased risk of insomnia. Researchers also identified the brain areas, biological processes and cell types that mediate the genetic risk of insomnia. ... Read More...

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Split and Continuous Sleep in Teens Impacts Cognition and Glucose Levels Differently

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 22, 2019

Researchers report different sleep schedules with the same amount of total sleep time impact the teenage brain differently. Those who nap in the afternoon, but sleep less at night, have higher levels of blood glucose than those who sleep longer at night, the study reports. ... Read More...

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Exercise in Morning or Afternoon to Shift Your Body Clock Forward

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 20, 2019

A new study reports the time of day at which you exercise can shift your body clock. The findings suggest exercise could counter the negative health effects associated with shift work and jet lag.... Read More...

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Identifying Brain Patterns of Consciousness

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 17, 2019

Researchers shed light on the neural networks that appear to govern human consciousness.... Read More...

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Brain Connections That Disadvantage Night Owls Revealed

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 16, 2019

A new MRI study reveals those who get to sleep and wake up late have lower resting brain connectivity in regions associated with the maintenance of consciousness. Researchers report the reduced brain connectivity is linked to poorer attention, slower reactions and increased daytime sleepiness.... Read More...

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Chronic Inflammation in Middle Age May Lead to Thinking and Memory Problems Later

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 13, 2019

Researchers report those who experience chronic inflammation during middle may be at increased risk of developing cognitive and memory disorders during old age. ... Read More...

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Drinking and Drug Use Dreams During Recovery Linked to More Severe Addiction History

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 13, 2019

A new study reports relapse dreams are more common in those with severe clinical histories of addiction. Researchers say the frequency of these relapse dreams decrease as the brain and body adapt to abstinence. ... Read More...

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Eating breakfast with parents is associated with positive body image for teenagers

New drug combination shows promise for common pediatric brain tumor

Sleep and aging: Two sides of one coin?

Neuroscience

New drug combination shows promise for common pediatric brain tumor

Sleep and aging: Two sides of one coin?

Child and adolescent anxiety could be linked to later alcohol problems

Neurology

New drug combination shows promise for common pediatric brain tumor

Researchers point to a common cause in sudden death syndromes

New study reshapes understanding of how the brain recovers from injury

AI

Brain-inspired AI inspires insights about the brain (and vice versa)

AI and MRIs at birth can predict cognitive development at age 2

A robotic leg, born without prior knowledge, learns to walk

Robotics

The robots that dementia caregivers want: Robots for joy, robots for sorrow

Seeing through a robot’s eyes helps those with profound motor impairments

A robotic leg, born without prior knowledge, learns to walk

Psychology

Eating breakfast with parents is associated with positive body image for teenagers

Child and adolescent anxiety could be linked to later alcohol problems

When neurons are out of shape, antidepressants may not work

Sleep

Sleep and aging: Two sides of one coin?

New proof that narcolepsy is an autoimmune disease

Sleeping In On the Weekend Won’t Repay Your Sleep Debt

Not All Sleep is Equal When it Comes to Cleaning the Brain

Memories of Movement are Replayed Randomly During Sleep

Brain Cells Involved in Insomnia Identified

Split and Continuous Sleep in Teens Impacts Cognition and Glucose Levels Differently

Exercise in Morning or Afternoon to Shift Your Body Clock Forward

Identifying Brain Patterns of Consciousness

Brain Connections That Disadvantage Night Owls Revealed

Chronic Inflammation in Middle Age May Lead to Thinking and Memory Problems Later

Drinking and Drug Use Dreams During Recovery Linked to More Severe Addiction History