Physiologic Function: sleep homeostasis

Medical news and research articles

Newly identified molecule could help regulate sleep

Sleep is known to be essential for survival, as it allows both humans and other animals to rest, while the brain consolidates memories and clears out metabolic waste products. For many people worldwide, however, falling asleep ...

Synaptic strength found regulate sleep quantity and quality

Sleep deprivation typically results in longer and deeper sleep, thereby maintaining overall sleep quantity and quality through homeostatic regulation. However, the specific mechanisms by which the brain monitors and controls ...