Scientists identify wake-activated neurons that control sleep drive in mice

Whole-brain activity mapping, targeted cell manipulations and electrophysiology in mice have identified wake-activated neuronal populations that regulate sleep drive. Manipulating these cells persistently reduced the animals' daily sleep amount. The findings could advance understanding of insomnia and other sleep disorders in humans.

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