Perchance to prune. During sleep, the brain weakens the connections among nerve cells, apparently conserving energy and, paradoxically, aiding memory.
University of Wisconsin-Madison, WI, USA.
Giulio
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Tononi
Chiara
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Cirelli
D000818:Animals; D001921:Brain / Q000502:physiology*; D004734:Energy Metabolism; D006801:Humans; D008568:Memory / Q000502:physiology*; D009473:Neuronal Plasticity / Q000502:physiology; D009474:Neurons / Q000502:physiology*; D012890:Sleep / Q000502:physiology*; D013569:Synapses / Q000502:physiology