A new study uses optogenetics to induce localized sleep in awake mice, reversing memory loss from sleep deprivation.

By inducing specific patterns of activity in small portions of the brain in awake mice, researchers have triggered a ...

Scientists discovered that sleep deprivation damages a key brain circuit responsible for social memory, making it harder to recognize familiar individuals. In laboratory studies, caffeine restored ...

By inducing specific patterns of activity in small portions of the brain in awake mice, researchers supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have triggered a recalibration of neural ...

Study suggests that sleep deprivation can damage memory linked to recognising familiar people, but caffeine may help restore ...

Mice seemed to reap some of the benefits of sleep by having their brain activity stimulated while they were awake, and the researchers plan to test the approach on people ...

Reports show many Americans are not getting enough sleep. That can cause all kinds of health issues and even impact our memory. “One of the cool things about researching sleep and practicing sleep ...

Poor sleep among older adults is linked to disruptions in the brain's "waste removal system," according to researchers at The University of Hong Kong (HKU). A recent study led by Professor Tatia M.C.

Getting a good night’s sleep has a range of benefits for both our physical and mental health. Getting the recommended seven ...

These effects are based on brain plasticity — the brain’s ability to reshape itself in response to experiences and learning.