UT Southwestern researchers identify molecule that helps the sleep-deprived to mentally rebound
Tuesday, February 24, 2009 - 07:14
in Health & Medicine
Sleep experts know that the mental clarity lost because of a few sleepless nights can often be restored with a good night's rest. Now, UT Southwestern Medical Centre researchers have identified a key molecular mechanism that regulates the brain's ability to mentally compensate for sleep deprivation...
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