Damaged myelin generates abnormal rhythms in the sleeping brain
Researchers have discovered that damage to the myelin sheath in the brain causes abnormal electrical spikes during sleep in mice. These findings may offer new insights into the biological causes of sleep disturbances in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and multiple sclerosis.
Why it matters
Understanding the link between myelin health and sleep patterns could lead to better diagnostic tools and treatments for patients suffering from chronic neurological conditions.
by Federation of European Neuroscience Societies
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