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Image shows a larval zebrafish brain following overexpression of Nmu.

·February 17, 2016·7 min read

Gene That Helps Regulate Sleep Identified

Researching the genes that regulate sleep a vertebrate animal, scientist have identified a gene that, when overactivated, caused severe insomnia.

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·February 17, 2016·4 min read

A Potential Pathway Between Depression and Insomnia

According to a new study, nightmares and insomnia may elevate the risk of depression.

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·February 14, 2016·3 min read

Computational Tools Could Change the Way Sleep Apnea is Treated

Researchers are developing a 3D model of a human airway which could lead to new tools for the treatment of sleep apnea.

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·February 13, 2016·2 min read

Loss of Sleep During Adolescence May Be a Diabetes Danger

A new study reports teen boys who experience a greater decline in slow wave sleep have a higher risk of developing insulin resistance than those who were able to maintain their sleep.

Diagram shows how breath is obstructed in sleep apnea.

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·February 12, 2016·4 min read

Sleep Apnea Takes a Toll on Brain Function

According to a new study, people with sleep apnea showed significant changes in GABA and glutamate levels in their brains.

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·February 9, 2016·3 min read

Sleep Deprivation Linked to False Confessions

According to a new study, sleep deprived individuals are more likely to sign false confessions that those who are more rested.

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·January 18, 2016·2 min read

Get Some Rest! Catch Up Sleep Can Reduce Diabetes Risk

Researchers report two consecutive nights of extended sleep may counteract the increased risk of diabetes associated with sleep loss.

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·January 18, 2016·4 min read

Poor Sleep Makes Teens More Reactive to Stress

Teens who experience sleep problems and longer sleep duration are more reactive to stress, a new study reports.

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·January 15, 2016·4 min read

What You Eat Influences How You Sleep

According to researchers, sleep can be impacted due to diets high in fiber, saturated fats and sugar.

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·January 7, 2016·4 min read

Shorter Sleep Gene Identified

Researchers have developed a new method for monitoring sleep cycles in mice. With help of the new method, researchers have identified a new short sleeper gene.