FeaturedNeuroscience·June 8, 2016·3 min readColor of Lighting Affects Sleep and Wakefulness: Mouse StudyResearchers report green light can help to promote sleep, while blue lights can delay the need to rest, at least in mice.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 18, 2015·2 min readNew Compound Regulates Wakefulness and Remedies NarcolepsyResearchers have developed a new compound that promotes wakefulness and acts as a remedy for narcolepsy in animal models.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 27, 2015·2 min readMemories More Accessible After a Good Night’s SleepAccording to a new study, a good night's sleep can help people recall facts they were unable to remember prior to taking a nap.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·October 4, 2014·2 min readWaking Up the Visual SystemResearchers observe changes in two populations of visual cortex neurons in rodents waking from anesthesia.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 19, 2014·4 min readResearchers Show How Lost Sleep Leads to Lost NeuronsExtended periods of wakefulness can lead to neuronal injury, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 17, 2013·3 min readQuality of Waking Hours Determines Ease of Falling AsleepResearchers 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.Read More
