Virtually every cell in the human body has an internal clock. These clocks are controlled by a central clock in the brain. In a normal, biological process called synchrony, the central clock coordinates the daily rhythms in the body so that each cell and tissue recognizes the same external time of day. Knowing the local […]
Decoding the Science of Sleep: How Rest Improves Language Learning
Getting enough sleep is important for a variety of reasons, but a team of international scientists has discovered a new incentive to get eight hours of sleep every night: sleep helps the brain to store and learn a new language. A study led by the University of South Australia (UniSA) and published in the Journal […]
New Insights Into Sleep Reveal Key Mechanisms Associated With Cognitive Function
Although it is known that sleep improves cognitive performance, the underlying neural mechanisms, especially in the context of non-REM sleep, are still largely unexplored. A new study by a team of researchers from Rice University and Houston Methodist’s Center for Neural Systems Restoration and Weill Cornell Medical College, coordinated by Valentin Dragoi of Rice University, […]
Anxiety and Depression: The Role of the Amygdala
Treatment for anxiety, depression and other disorders may depend on the amygdala, a part of the brain that controls strong emotional responses, particularly fear. Until now, however, there has been a lack of in-depth understanding of this structure. Now, scientists at the University of California, Davis, have identified new cell clusters with distinct gene expression […]
Is Poor Sleep Quality in Childhood Associated With a Higher Risk of Drug Use and Mental Disorders?
Getting enough sleep is especially important for children, as it promotes growth and development. Children who suffer from chronic sleep deprivation from an early age may be more likely to suffer health problems and may even be at increased risk of developing psychosis in early adulthood, new research shows. Researchers at the University of Birmingham […]
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