MRI technology helps researchers identify specific brain activity during different stages of sleep. Read More
Lack of sleep, pre-existing mental health conditions, and increased stress appear to be key symptoms of post-concussion syndrome, a new study reports. Read More
Neurons in the brainstem suppress unwanted movements during REM sleep in mice, a new study reports. Read More
Mothers with more than one child reported more sleep disruptions that mothers with just one child. The number of children did not impact the quality, or quantity, of sleep for fathers. Read More
With the help of water-dwelling hydras, researchers discover new evidence that animals acquire the need to sleep before developing a brain. Read More
Resting is no substitute for deep sleep when it comes to keeping up with the intensive performance demands of daily life. Read More
Artificial intelligence technology redesigned a bacterial protein that helps researchers track serotonin in the brain in real time. Read More
People with subclinical ADHD symptoms are more vulnerable to the effects of sleep deprivation and showed greater impairment in both attentional regulation and emotional control following sleep loss than those without ADHD. Read More
Sleep disruptions can lead to an increased risk of depression and stress in teens, a new study reports. Read More
Normal sleep in mice is reliant upon bacteria that help produce neurotransmitters, such as serotonin, in the gut. Read More
Minimal arm movements that occur during sleep are better predictors of respiratory rate than ECG wrist monitors, a new study reports. Read More
In worms, melatonin promotes sleep by activating the BK channel through the MT1 receptor. Read More
