FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 20, 2013·2 min readConnections in the Brains of Young Children Strengthen During SleepThe connections between the right and left hemispheres of the brain strengthen during sleep for children. This strengthening could help brain functions mature, a new study suggests.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 23, 2013·3 min readNew Biological Links Between Sleep Deprivation and the Immune System DiscoveredBiological mechanisms related to sleep loss affect the immune system and trigger an inflammatory response, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 21, 2013·3 min readShorter Sleep Duration and Poorer Sleep Quality Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease BiomarkerShorter periods of sleep and poorer quality of sleep are associated with greater buildup of beta anyloid, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·October 17, 2013·3 min readBrain May Flush Out Toxins During SleepA new study reports sleep can help clear brain molecules associated with neurodegeneration.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 13, 2013·2 min readGo to Bed! Irregular Bedtimes Linked to Behavioral Problems in ChildrenChildren with irregular bedtimes are more likely to have behavioral difficulties, a new study finds.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 3, 2013·2 min readDrowsy Drosophila Shed Light on Sleep and HungerResearchers find a key function of the neuropeptide sNPF which regulates sleep, hunger and metabolism in Drosophila.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 2, 2013·2 min readResearchers Identify Neural Circuits That Modulate REM SleepResearchers discover a link between neural activity in the lateral hypothalamus and the state of REM sleep.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 22, 2013·3 min readCalming Fear During SleepResearchers reduce fear by exposing people to the memory over and over while they slept. The finding could provide a new treatment option for those who suffer from phobias.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 20, 2013·5 min readHow Sleep Helps Brain Learn Motor TaskResearchers pinpoint the brain regions and brainwave frequencies associated with sleep-enhanced learning of a sequential finger tapping task.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 10, 2013·3 min readIrregular Bedtimes Curb Young Children’s Brain PowerAccording to new research, children with irregular bed times score significantly lower reading, maths and spatial awareness tests.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 27, 2013·4 min readHelping SAD Sufferers Sleep SoundlyA new study shows sufferers of seasonally affective disorder (SAD), like insomniacs, report sleep patterns incorrectly due to depression.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 13, 2013·3 min readSleep Mechanism Identified That Plays Role in Emotional MemoryResearchers identify the sleep mechanism which enables the brain to consolidate emotional memory. Additionally, they discovered a popular sleep medication heightens the response to and recollection of negative memories.Read More
