FeaturedNeuroscience·October 22, 2015·3 min readCracking the Enduring Mysteries of REM SleepResearchers identify a neural circuit in the brain that helps regulate REM sleep.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 22, 2015·3 min readAlzheimer’s Plaques Impair Memory Formation During SleepAmyloid beta deposits influence brain activity during sleep and impair memory formation.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 16, 2015·6 min readEvolving to Sleep: Our Ancestors Slept Less Than 8 Hours AlsoA new study reports that, much like us, our ancestors didn't get the recommended 8 hours of sleep either.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 16, 2015·3 min readA Day Time Nap and Reward Boosts LearningA new study reports receiving a reward as you learn can help consolidate the new facts in your memory, especially if combined with a short nap.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 15, 2015·6 min readSwitching Dreams on and OffUsing optogenetics, researchers were able to send mice into REM sleep and trigger dream state.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 13, 2015·5 min readHow the Brain Controls SleepResearchers have discovered a brain circuit that can trigger small regions of the brain to fall asleep or become less alert, while the rest of the brain remains awake.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 9, 2015·3 min readFragmented Infant Sleep Could Predict Problematic Toddler BehaviorA new study reports fragmented sleep patterns in infants could be a predictor of future behavioral problems.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 3, 2015·4 min readHow The Body Keeps Ticking: Identifying the Mechanism That Regulates the Circadian ClockResearchers have identified a molecular switch which helps regulate the circadian clock and allows the body to keep time.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 1, 2015·3 min readNight Owls More Likely to Gain Excess WeightA new study reports teens and young adults who go to bed later are more likely to gain weight than their peers who adhere to a more sensible bed time.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 30, 2015·3 min readMusic Can Improve Quality of Sleep for People with InsomniaA new study reports listening to music can improve sleep quality for those with insomnia and other sleep disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 29, 2015·2 min readBuilding Up Immunity: Sleep Strengthens Long Term Immunological MemoriesA new study reports deep sleep may be critical for the immune system to strengthen its 'memories' of previously encountered pathogens.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 28, 2015·4 min readPositive Human Traits Linked to Particular Brain ConnectionsAccording to researchers, there is a strong correspondence between positive lifestyle and behavioral traits and a particular set of connections in the brain.Read More
