How the Fly Brain Filters Out Visual Information Rhythmically During Sleep to Stay Up: A Fascinating Study Researchers in a new study zoomed in on the function of sleep using a common fruit fly model and made a remarkable discovery about how the fly brain filters out visual information rhythmically during sleep to stay alert. […]
Body wanders while brain naps: The science and myth of sleepwalking
Body wanders while brain naps: The science and myth of sleepwalking Sleepwalking, or somnambulism, belongs to a family of sleep disorders called parasomnias, behaviors that hover between wakefulness and sleep. This peculiar phenomenon has intrigued scientists, psychologists, and the general public alike for centuries. The image of someone wandering around with vacant eyes, seemingly conscious […]