Largest nerve cell collection in humans
Scientists have identified two groups of neurons in the brain that play a crucial role in monitoring wakefulness duration and driving the brain toward sleep. When researchers reduced the activity of these neurons in mice, sleep decreased by approximately 70%, and the animals were able to stay awake for additional time without exhibiting severe behavioral disturbances typically associated with sleep deprivation. The findings suggest that these neurons are vital in regulating the sleep-wake cycle.
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