Summary: A study by Imperial College London, utilizing data from over 26,000 participants in the UK Biobank, has discovered a correlation between individuals’ chronotypes (preference for morning or evening activity) and their cognitive performance. The research found that “night … [Read more...]
Sleep May Not Clear Brain Toxins After All, Surprising Study Finds
Summary: A new study from the UK Dementia Research Institute reveals that sleep may not enhance the brain’s ability to clear toxins, contrary to long-held beliefs. Using a fluorescent dye to track fluid movement in mice brains, researchers found that toxin clearance decreased by … [Read more...]
Surprising Sleep Mechanism Found in South Asian Fish Species
University of Basel researchers have discovered that clown loaches, a South Asian fish species, do not need orexin to stay awake. This molecule was thought to be necessary for normal wake and sleep rhythms in vertebrates. Humans without orexin experience narcolepsy. Until … [Read more...]