Researchers identify the neural circuits that modulate REM sleep
Wednesday, October 2, 2013 - 15:00
in Psychology & Sociology
Researchers have identified, for the first time, a precise causal link between neuronal activity in the lateral hypothalamus and the state of REM sleep. Using optogenetics, they were able to induce REM sleep in mice and modulate the duration of this sleep phase by activating the neuronal network in this area of the brain.