neural connections

By inducing specific patterns of activity in small portions of the brain in awake mice, researchers have triggered a recalibration of neural connections that normally only occurs during sleep. This new approach offset the effects of sleep deprivation in memory tasks.

Unraveling cancer’s neural connections: NIH-funded study investigates how stem cell regulation influences tissue renewal and cancer development - EurekAlert!

A team of scientists from University College London has discovered that nighttime sleep plays a key role in resetting the brain, allowing neural connections to rest and regenerate