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Deep sleep clears the brain of waste • Earth.com – Earth.com
The researchers examined brain activity in fruit flies and found that deep sleep restores the brain by clearing harmful proteins that may cause neurodegenerative…
A new study from Northwestern University describes how sleep clears the brain of waste, which is critical for cognitive health. The researchers examined brain activity in fruit flies and found that deep sleep restores the brain by clearing harmful proteins that may cause neurodegenerative disease.
“Waste clearance could be important, in general, for maintaining brain health or for preventing neurodegenerative disease,” said study senior author Dr. Ravi Allada. “Waste clearance may occur during wake…
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