While we’re asleep at night, our brain is busy doing maintenance. The glymphatic system–the brain’s waste disposal ...

The sleep aid Ambien could be allowing toxic proteins to pollute the brain, potentially increasing a person's risk of ...

A groundbreaking study unveils how non-REM sleep triggers brain cleansing through synchronized neurotransmitter and fluid ...

Getting a good night's sleep is a critical part of our daily biological cycle and is associated with improved brain function, ...

Zolpidem suppressed norepinephrine oscillations in mouse brains, disrupting the glymphatic system and impeding the brain’s waste-clearing processes.

Researchers reveal norepinephrine’s critical role in the brain’s glymphatic system during deep sleep. Small pulses create ...

In a mouse brain, norepinephrine released every 50 s during sleep causes blood vessels to contract, moving waste-filled fluid ...

On the other hand, sleep problems like insomnia and sleep apnea can lead to serious health issues and even increase the risk ...