Molecule Helps Sleep-deprived Rebound Mentally
Thursday, February 26, 2009 - 05:22
in Biology & Nature
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, researchers have identified a key molecular mechanism that regulates the brain's ability to compensate mentally for sleep deprivation.
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