FeaturedNeuroscience·April 27, 2015·3 min readMechanism Involved in Adjusting Circadian Rhythm IdentifiedResearchers report they have discovered a key mechanism which affects the function of the circadian clock.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 23, 2015·3 min readMemory Problems in Alzheimer’s-Like Condition Helped by Extra SleepAccording to a new study, extra sleep assisted in repairing some memory problems associated with an Alzheimer's like condition in fruit flies.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 17, 2015·3 min readNew Information Absorbed Best After A Good Night’s SleepResearchers report long term learning occurs after students have slept on new material.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·March 31, 2015·3 min readSleep Disturbing ‘Exploding Head Syndrome’ More Common in Younger People Than ThoughtA new study reports the sleep phenomenon known as exploding head syndrome is more common that thought in college aged people.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 18, 2015·3 min readIs Overexposure to Artificial Light Affecting Our Health?Overexposure to artificial light, especially from devices which emit blue light, can suppress melatonin and disrupt the circadian cycle, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·March 11, 2015·2 min readMore Risk of Insomnia for People with Lower Amounts of Sleep SpindlesA new study identifies lower amounts of sleep spindles can cause poor sleep patterns.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience Videos·March 6, 2015·7 min readResearch Suggests Brain’s Melatonin May Trigger SleepThe brain's naturally made melatonin contributes to falling and staying asleep.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 2, 2015·3 min readSleep Walking NeuronsNew findings could help treat navigational problems associated with neurological disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 25, 2015·3 min readStudy Shows How the Brain Can Trigger a Deep SleepAccording to a new study, deeper sleep can be triggered by chemically 'switching on' neurons in the preoptic hypothalamus.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 22, 2015·2 min readDeconstructing Mental Illness Through Ultradian RhythmsSleep abnormalities result in an imbalance of an ultradian rhythm generator which is relies on dopamine, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 12, 2015·4 min readCommon Biomarkers of Sleep Debt Found in Humans and RatsNew findings point to a shift in how lipids are metabolized and evidence of oxidative stress due to sleep restriction in humans and rats.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 23, 2015·2 min readLucid Dreams and MetacognitionAccording to new research, the brain area which enables self reflection is larger in those who have lucid dreams.Read More
