Scientists recorded the brain-wave voltage in mice and found that small regions of the brain shutdown to take microsecond naps while awake and 'flicker' awake while asleep | These findings offer insights into neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative diseases, which are linked to sleep dysregulation.
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Our brains take naps while we're awake – and wake when we're asleep
For the first time, scientists have discovered that a small region of our brain shuts down to take microsecond-long naps while we're awake. What's more, these same areas 'flicker' awake while we're asleep. These new findings could offer pivotal insights into…