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Featured Neuroscience

·July 2, 2014·1 min read

Short Sleep, Aging Brain

The less older adults sleep, the faster their brains age, a new study reports.

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Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·June 5, 2014·4 min read

Sleep after Learning Strengthens Connections Between Brain Cells and Enhances Memory

Sleep after learning encourages growth of dendritic spines, a new study reports.

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Featured Genetics

·May 22, 2014·3 min read

Genes Discovered Linking Circadian Clock with Eating Schedule

Mutations in a pair of genes, which normally help regulate eating scheduled and keep them in sync with daily sleep rhythms, may play a role in so called night eating syndrome.

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Featured Neurology

·May 6, 2014·2 min read

“Exploding Head Syndrome” A Real, Overlooked Sleep Disorder

A sleep disorder known as exploding head syndrome is both real and often overlooked, a new study suggests.

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Featured Neuroscience

·April 22, 2014·2 min read

Acting Out Dreams While Asleep Could Be Warning Sign of Brain Disorder

RBD, a sleep disorder which causes people to act out their dreams, could predict the onset of neurodegenerative diseases.

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Featured Neuroscience

·April 17, 2014·3 min read

Study Connects Sleep Deficits Among Young Fruitflies to Disruption in Mating Later in Life

Researchers discover a link between sleep loss in young fruit flies and mating behavior later in life.

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Featured Psychology

·April 14, 2014·2 min read

Long Term Study Supports Detrimental Effects of Television Viewing on Sleep in Young Children

Researchers find a small but consistent association between increased television viewing and shorter sleep duration in children.

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Featured Neuroscience

·April 8, 2014·3 min read

Memory Accuracy and Strength Can Be Manipulated During Sleep

Researchers discover memories of specific odors depend upon the brain's ability to learn, process and recall accurately during slow wave sleep.

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Featured Neurology

·April 1, 2014·2 min read

Epilepsy Drug Target May Have Implications for Sleep Disruption

Researchers confirm GABA transamianase, a target of some epilepsy drugs, contributes to sleep loss.

This image is the famous Nighthawks painting by Edward Hopper, circa 1942.

Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·April 1, 2014·4 min read

Night Owls Tend to Be Bigger Risk Takers

According to a new study, female night owls had cortisol levels comparable to men. The researcher suggests high cortisol levels could be a biological mechanism which explains higher risk taking in night owls.