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Featured Genetics Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·April 6, 2017·6 min read

Study Identifies ‘Night Owl’ Gene Variant

A new study reveals those with the 'night owl' variant of the CRY1 gene have longer circadian cycles than other people, making them stay awake for longer at night.

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Featured Psychology

·August 15, 2020·4 min read

Study Identifies Social Connection as the Strongest Protective Factor for Depression

Active social connection is the strongest protective factor for depression, a new study reports. Additionally, reducing sedentary activities such as watching TV or taking a nap can also help lower depression risk.

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Featured Neuroscience

·February 20, 2014·3 min read

Study in Fruitflies Strengthens Connection Among Protein Misfolding, Sleep Loss, and Age

Researchers investigate the molecular mechanisms underpinning sleep.

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Autism Featured Genetics Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·April 29, 2019·5 min read

Study links gene to sleep problems in autism

Deficiencies in the SHANK3 gene have been linked to sleep disruptions in both mouse models and people with ASD. Researchers found patients with Phelan-McDermid syndrome, a genetic disorder associated with autism, report trouble falling, and staying asleep. In mouse models, animals lacking the SHANK3 gene had a reduction in deep sleep quality and spent more time awake when other mice were sleeping.

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Featured Neurology

·June 23, 2020·4 min read

Study links increased exercise with lower sleep apnea risk

Regular exercise reduces the risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea, a new study reports. Adding twenty minutes to a daily walk, and increasing vigorous daily activities by eight minutes significantly lower sleep apnea risk.

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Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·June 5, 2019·4 min read

Study links irregular sleep patterns to metabolic disorders

Irregular sleep patterns have been linked to an increased risk of developing metabolic disorders such as diabetes and obesity.

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Featured Neuroscience

·June 9, 2019·2 min read

Study links poor sleep with poor nutrition

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

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Featured Neuroscience

·November 9, 2016·6 min read

Study Links Shorter Sleep and Sugar-Sweetened Drink Consumption

A new study links consumption of sugary, caffeinated drinks to shorter sleep duration in adults.

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Featured Psychology

·December 22, 2014·2 min read

Study Links Suicide Risk with Insomnia and Alcohol Use

Gender and insomnia mediate the relationship between alcohol use and suicide risk, a new study reports.

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Featured Neuroscience

·October 24, 2022·4 min read

Study Looks Inside the Brain During Sleep to Show How Memory Is Stored

Sounds presented during sleep associated with previously learned stimuli reactivated memory and improved memory storage.

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Featured Neuroscience

·June 4, 2020·7 min read

Study reveals link between the gut and death by sleep deprivation

Death caused as a result of sleep deprivation is preceded by the accumulation of reactive oxidative species in the gut.

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Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·September 17, 2020·6 min read

Study Shows How Fast Our Brains Are at ‘Recording’ New Words

Cortical representations for the sounds and meanings of new words learned form within an hour or two following exposure.

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