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·May 4, 2017·5 min read

Newly Discovered Neural Pathway Has Implications For Schizophrenia Treatment

Researchers have discovered a new signaling pathway that connects NMDAR and alpha 7 acetylcholine nicotinic receptors, both implicated in memory and learning. Findings could help develop new treatments for schizophrenia.

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·June 8, 2016·3 min read

Color of Lighting Affects Sleep and Wakefulness: Mouse Study

Researchers report green light can help to promote sleep, while blue lights can delay the need to rest, at least in mice.

Image shows chemical structure of orexin and ynt-185.

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·November 18, 2015·2 min read

New Compound Regulates Wakefulness and Remedies Narcolepsy

Researchers have developed a new compound that promotes wakefulness and acts as a remedy for narcolepsy in animal models.

This image shows a man sleeping with his brain exposed.

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·July 27, 2015·2 min read

Memories More Accessible After a Good Night’s Sleep

According to a new study, a good night's sleep can help people recall facts they were unable to remember prior to taking a nap.

This image shows a slide of the three types of cells in the rat visual cortex.

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·October 4, 2014·2 min read

Waking Up the Visual System

Researchers observe changes in two populations of visual cortex neurons in rodents waking from anesthesia.

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·March 19, 2014·4 min read

Researchers Show How Lost Sleep Leads to Lost Neurons

Extended periods of wakefulness can lead to neuronal injury, researchers report.

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·June 17, 2013·3 min read

Quality of Waking Hours Determines Ease of Falling Asleep

Researchers identify two proteins linked to alertness and the sleep-wake balance. Additionally, the study showed that the quality of wakefulness affects how quickly a mammal falls asleep.