Neuroscientists decrypt the sleeping brain to reveal hidden memories

Tuesday, August 30, 2016 - 18:31 in Psychology & Sociology

The brain connects sensory information from the environment to our subjective experiences, resulting in our perceptions, emotions, and memories. However, our brains need to disconnect — i.e., sleep — from the noisy sensory world that we’re steeped in. Sleep helps us maintain brain health, makes our memories stronger, and aids in problem solving. Researchers in […]

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