Electrophysiological recording of the activity of a novel subtype of REM sleep regulating neurons across the sleep/wake cycle
Yoshifumi Arai, Mitsuaki Kashiwagi, Mika Kanuka, Takaya Suganuma, Kaeko Tanaka, Takeshi Kanda, Iyo Koyanagi, Masanori Sakaguchi, Masashi Yanagisawa, Yoshimasa Koyama, Yu Hayashi · FENS Forum 2024
Mammalian sleep consists of two states: rapid-eye-movement (REM) sleep and non-REM (NREM) sleep. REM sleep is characterized by rapid eye movements, loss of muscle tone, and hippocampal theta waves. Recent studies have indicated that reduction of REM sleep is associated with an increased risk of dementia and all-cause mortality. While enhancing REM sleep may offer health benefits, the mechanisms and physiological roles of REM sleep remain incompletely understood. Previous studies have shown that the dorsal pons plays a crucial role in the regulation of REM sleep. However, little is known about
ePoster · Neuroscience