Summary: A study led by researchers at the University of Lausanne, published in Nature Neuroscience, identifies the brain’s locus coeruleus as a key regulator of the transitions between non-rapid eye movement (NREM) and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. This brain region, … [Read more...]
Scientists Identify Key Neurons That Induce REM Sleep
Summary: Researchers have identified two types of neurons in the brainstem responsible for inducing REM sleep, revealing insights into the mechanisms behind REM sleep behavior disorder and its connection to neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s disease. By artificially … [Read more...]
REM Sleep Rhythms Can Be Modulated by Sound
Summary: A new study from the University of Surrey has demonstrated that brain waves can be modulated during REM sleep through sound stimulation, potentially leading to new treatment options for dementia patients. The non-invasive technique, known as closed-loop auditory … [Read more...]
Sleep Apnea During REM May Speed Up Memory Decline
Summary: A UC Irvine-led research identified a connection involving rest apnea functions in the course of REM slumber and verbal memory impairment in more mature adults at danger for Alzheimer’s illness. Published in Alzheimer’s Investigation & Remedy, the study confirmed that … [Read more...]