Neat News 2078 (added 2021-09-08)

Dreaming and brain refreshing

In experiments with mice, researchers found that during the rapid eye movement (REM) phase of sleep, important nutrient delivery and waste removal takes place in the brain. The findings may be important in finding treatments when the waste removal is disturbed, for instance, in patients with Alzheimer's disease.

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