Why do we sleep? Scientists have debated this question for millennia, but a new study adds fresh clues for solving this mystery.
The findings, published in the Journal of Neuroscience, may help explain how humans form memories and learn, and could eventually aid the development of assistive tools for people affected by neurologic disease or injury. The study was conducted by Massachusetts General Hospital in collaboration with colleagues at Brown University, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and several other institutions.
