Sleep replay of learned skills can occur independently of the hippocampus, mouse study finds

By Ingrid FadelliProcedural memory formation and replay are independent of the hippocampus. a, Top: schematic of the experimental approach for bilateral lesion of the hippocampus. Bottom: histology, e

Updated on: September 04,2026

Sleep replay of learned skills can occur independently of the hippocampus, mouse study finds

By Ingrid FadelliProcedural memory formation and replay are independent of the hippocampus. a, Top: schematic of the experimental approach for bilateral lesion of the hippocampus. Bottom: histology, e

Updated on:September 04,2026

A good night's sleep may help adolescents thrive in school and with friends

By Lisa HowardCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new UC Davis Health study published in Psychological Medicinesuggests that when it comes to helping adolescents succeed in school and maintain healthy

Updated on: August 24,2026

A good night's sleep may help adolescents thrive in school and with friends

By Lisa HowardCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new UC Davis Health study published in Psychological Medicinesuggests that when it comes to helping adolescents succeed in school and maintain healthy

Updated on:August 24,2026

Astrocytes directly regulate brain circuits that consolidate memories during sleep, study reveals

Provided by Baylor College of MedicineGraphical abstract. Credit: Neuron (2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2026.07.025Research has shown that a good night's sleep has many benefits, including memory c

Updated on: August 28,2026

Astrocytes directly regulate brain circuits that consolidate memories during sleep, study reveals

Provided by Baylor College of MedicineGraphical abstract. Credit: Neuron (2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2026.07.025Research has shown that a good night's sleep has many benefits, including memory c

Updated on:August 28,2026

The relationship between the look of streets, feelings of safety, and sleep

Provided by Osaka Metropolitan UniversityThis figure illustrates how the researchers transformed ordinary Google Street View images (top) into detailed maps of urban features (bottom) using artificial

Updated on: September 09,2026

The relationship between the look of streets, feelings of safety, and sleep

Provided by Osaka Metropolitan UniversityThis figure illustrates how the researchers transformed ordinary Google Street View images (top) into detailed maps of urban features (bottom) using artificial

Updated on:September 09,2026

FDA approves first drug for full range of narcolepsy symptoms

By Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Orzeyful (oveporexton) tablets to treat narcolepsy type 1 in adults. Orzeyful marks the first medication approved for the full range o

Updated on: August 31,2026

FDA approves first drug for full range of narcolepsy symptoms

By Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Orzeyful (oveporexton) tablets to treat narcolepsy type 1 in adults. Orzeyful marks the first medication approved for the full range o

Updated on:August 31,2026

Brain turns listening inward during REM sleep, EEG recordings suggest

Provided by University of LausanneCredit: Polina ⠀ from PexelsSleep does not isolate the brain from the world—rather, it affects how the brain balances the processing of different types of sensory inf

Updated on: August 30,2026

Brain turns listening inward during REM sleep, EEG recordings suggest

Provided by University of LausanneCredit: Polina ⠀ from PexelsSleep does not isolate the brain from the world—rather, it affects how the brain balances the processing of different types of sensory inf

Updated on:August 30,2026

When more blood does not mean more neuronal energy during REM sleep

By Ko MatsuiThe energy paradox of REM sleep. During REM sleep, brain blood volume and astrocytic pyruvate increased, whereas neuronal ATP decreased. The opposing responses suggest that increased vascu

Updated on: September 15,2026

When more blood does not mean more neuronal energy during REM sleep

By Ko MatsuiThe energy paradox of REM sleep. During REM sleep, brain blood volume and astrocytic pyruvate increased, whereas neuronal ATP decreased. The opposing responses suggest that increased vascu

Updated on:September 15,2026

AI identifies previously unrecognized health insights in routine sleep studies

Provided by Cleveland ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA novel AI model can use information collected during routine sleep studies to identify patients' long-term health risks, according to

Updated on: August 27,2026

AI identifies previously unrecognized health insights in routine sleep studies

Provided by Cleveland ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA novel AI model can use information collected during routine sleep studies to identify patients' long-term health risks, according to

Updated on:August 27,2026

Have trouble sleeping in a new place? Most do because of the first-night effect

By Albert StummCredit: AP Illustration / Peter HamlinThe first night in a new place is always the same for Robinson Leoni: He takes longer to fall asleep, wakes up more often during the night and gets

Updated on: August 31,2026

Have trouble sleeping in a new place? Most do because of the first-night effect

By Albert StummCredit: AP Illustration / Peter HamlinThe first night in a new place is always the same for Robinson Leoni: He takes longer to fall asleep, wakes up more often during the night and gets

Updated on:August 31,2026

Healthy sleep patterns in midlife linked to longer working life expectancy

Provided by British Medical JournalCredit: MART PRODUCTION from PexelsHealthy sleep patterns in midlife are linked to longer working life expectancy, findings from a large study of working-age men and

Updated on: September 01,2026

Healthy sleep patterns in midlife linked to longer working life expectancy

Provided by British Medical JournalCredit: MART PRODUCTION from PexelsHealthy sleep patterns in midlife are linked to longer working life expectancy, findings from a large study of working-age men and

Updated on:September 01,2026

Too hot to think? Why extreme heat can affect how well our brain works

By Dan BaumgardtCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEver feel that the arrival of summer sun makes you feel a bit dopey? You wouldn't be the only one. Soaring temperatures are known for their abilit

Updated on: September 11,2026

Too hot to think? Why extreme heat can affect how well our brain works

By Dan BaumgardtCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEver feel that the arrival of summer sun makes you feel a bit dopey? You wouldn't be the only one. Soaring temperatures are known for their abilit

Updated on:September 11,2026

Small scheduling change can have big health benefits for night-shift physicians

By Brian ConsiglioCredit: RDNE Stock project from PexelsUniversity of Missouri researchers have found that a simple scheduling change can improve the health and well-being of physicians working overni

Updated on: September 06,2026

Small scheduling change can have big health benefits for night-shift physicians

By Brian ConsiglioCredit: RDNE Stock project from PexelsUniversity of Missouri researchers have found that a simple scheduling change can improve the health and well-being of physicians working overni

Updated on:September 06,2026