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New oral appliance helps sleep apnea sufferers sleep more soundly

Neuroscience NewsApril 16, 2019

A new oral device, dubbed the mandibular advancement appliance, can improve the quality of sleep for those with sleep apnea. The device increases retroglossal airway space three-dimensionally.... Read More...

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Common sleep myths compromise good sleep and health

Neuroscience NewsApril 16, 2019

Many myths associated with sleep may be detrimental to health, a new study reveals. Contrary to popular belief, drinking alcohol is unhealthy for sleep as it reduces the ability for deep sleep states, and sleeping five hours a night can result in a serious health risk.... Read More...

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Brain marker for angry dreams

Neuroscience NewsApril 15, 2019

People with greater frontal alpha asymmetry are less able to regulate strong, emotional, affective states, such as anger, in their dreams.... Read More...

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Gene-edited disease monkeys cloned in China

Neuroscience NewsApril 11, 2019

Researchers in China successfully used CRISPR gene editing to produce five monkey clones from the fibroblasts of a donor monkey with disease phenotypes. ... Read More...

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A sleep-deprived brain interprets impressions negatively

Neuroscience NewsApril 8, 2019

Sleep loss leads to negativity bias, negative mood and impaired emotional regulation.... Read More...

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Research identifies genetic causes of poor sleep

Neuroscience NewsApril 5, 2019

An uncommon variant of the PDE11A gene impacts both quality and duration of sleep. Genetic regions linked to sleep quality are also associated with serotonin production. The study also reveals those with the same hip circumference and a higher waist circumference sleep less, although the effect is small. ... Read More...

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Circadian clock plays unexpected role in neurodegenerative diseases

Neuroscience NewsApril 2, 2019

Disrupted sleep patterns may help to protect neurons in the brain in Huntington's disease. ... Read More...

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‘Smart’ pajamas could monitor and help improve sleep

Neuroscience NewsApril 1, 2019

Researchers have developed smart sleepwear, embedded with self-powered sensors, which monitor heart rate, sleep posture and breathing. The technology will provide useful information to researchers, as well as the general public, to help improve sleep patterns.... 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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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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From one brain scan, more information for medical artificial intelligence

Eyes hold clues for treating severe autism more effectively

Your nose knows when it comes to stronger memories

Neuroscience

From one brain scan, more information for medical artificial intelligence

Eyes hold clues for treating severe autism more effectively

Your nose knows when it comes to stronger memories

Neurology

From one brain scan, more information for medical artificial intelligence

Serotonin linked to somatic awareness, a condition long thought to be imaginary

People with family history of Alzheimer’s disease may show memory changes four decades before typical age of onset

AI

From one brain scan, more information for medical artificial intelligence

3D model shows how ‘face identity information’ is stored in the brain

The whisper of schizophrenia: Machine learning finds ‘sound’ words predict psychosis

Robotics

Research moves closer to brain-machine interface autonomy

Six fingers per hand: Polydactyly equals extra motor ability

Dog-like robot made by students jumps, flips and trots

Psychology

Eyes hold clues for treating severe autism more effectively

Serotonin linked to somatic awareness, a condition long thought to be imaginary

Overcoming PTSD: Study reveals memory disruption drug target

Sleep

New oral appliance helps sleep apnea sufferers sleep more soundly

Common sleep myths compromise good sleep and health

Brain marker for angry dreams

Gene-edited disease monkeys cloned in China

A sleep-deprived brain interprets impressions negatively

Research identifies genetic causes of poor sleep

Circadian clock plays unexpected role in neurodegenerative diseases

‘Smart’ pajamas could monitor and help improve 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