FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 31, 2018·3 min readPulling an All-Nighter Impairs Working Memory in WomenSleep deprivation appears to be more detrimental to working memory in females, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 29, 2018·6 min readBody Clock Disruptions Occur Years Before Memory Loss in Alzheimer’sAccording to researchers, circadian disruptions can occur years before symptoms of Alzheimer's develop. The findings could help to identify those at risk of developing the neurodegenerative disease as they age.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 18, 2018·4 min readFirst Look at Pupil Size in Sleeping Mice Yields SurprisesResearchers report the size of the pupil fluctuates during sleep. The findings may indicate that pupil size can indicate specific sleep states.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 14, 2018·5 min readNew Technology Will Create Brain Wiring DiagramsResearchers have developed a new technique that maps the neural connections of entire insect brains.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 13, 2018·5 min readImmune System Activation in Newborns May Affect Developing BrainImmune system activation that occurs as result of infection shortly after birth can cause persistent sleep pattern changes and neurodevelopmental disorders, a new study reveals.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 8, 2018·5 min readModifying Memories During Sleep Could Reduce TraumaA new study looks how it may be possible to help reduce trauma associated with bad memories while we sleep.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 5, 2018·3 min readFinding the Tipping Point For SleepResearchers have identified how specialized neurons in fruit fly brains trigger the key steps in falling asleep.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 4, 2018·3 min readPeople Who Sleep Less Than 8 Hours a Night More Likely to Suffer Anxiety and DepressionBinghampton University researchers report sleeping less than 8 hours a night can result in negative, repetitive thoughts associated with anxiety and depression.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 4, 2018·5 min readSleep Deprived Brains May Be Asleep and Awake at the Same TimeResearchers look at how sleep deprivation can impact cognition, information processing and memory. A new study reveals sleep deprived mice can demonstrate sleep like brain activity while awake.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 2, 2018·5 min readWeekly Fish Consumption Linked to Better Sleep and Higher IQAccording to researchers, children who eat fish at least once a week score four points higher on IQ tests and sleep better than those who consume fish less frequently, or not at all.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 28, 2017·5 min readLack of Sleep Boosts Levels of Alzheimer’s ProteinWUSTL researchers report a poor night's sleep can cause levels of amyloid beta to rise faster than the brain's waste disposal system can remove it. Researchers note frequent sleep disruptions can lead to an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 21, 2017·5 min readHow Genes Influence Performance of Sleep Deprived PeoplePeople with a variation of the DRD2 gene are more resilient to the effects of sleep deprivation when completing tasks that require cognitive flexibility, a new study reports.Read More
