Sleep is one of the most widely studied states of consciousness, known to play a role in physical recovery, the processing of memories and the regulation of immune functions. During sleep, the brain ...

This short film focuses on the role of nervous system, how it functions, voluntary and involuntary reflexes and the function ...

Bedtime may matter just as much for your health as the number of hours you sleep. A consistent bedtime could especially ...

Takeda ( TSE:4502/NYSE:TAK) today presented additional results from two pivotal studies at SLEEP 2026, showing oveporexton (TAK-861), an oral orexin receptor 2 (OX2R)-selective agonist, improved daily ...

A new study suggests that reproducing a crucial sleep-like brain pattern in awake animals may help preserve memory and ...

dDivision of Sleep and Circadian Disorders, Department of Medicine and Department of Neurology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA eDivision of Sleep Medicine, Harvard Medical School, ...

In mammals, slow-wave sleep is characterized by synchronized neuronal activity that alternates between on and off periods. Slow-wave activity (SWA) and synchrony reflect sleep need, are correlated ...

The work has been published in Nature Neuroscience. "What we're essentially doing is forcing sleep in a local region of the brain. While that part is solidifying memories and restoring learning ...

Summary: A new study has successfully replicated the restorative effects of sleep within targeted, localized regions of the brain in awake mice. Researchers used optogenetic stimulation to induce a ...

Kirstyn Hill has worked as a clinical pediatric and women’s health pharmacist since 2020. She was driven to work with a patient population that is not often able to easily speak up for themselves and ...

dCentre National de Référence Narcolepsie Hypersomnies, Unité des Troubles du Sommeil, Département de Neurologie, Hôpital Gui-de-Chauliac, Inserm INM, Université Montpellier, Montpellier, France ...

If you've been struggling to sleep and end up feeling fatigued during the day, the data collected by these sleep trackers can help you find a solution. Caroline Igo Former Editor, Sleep Caroline Igo ...