Neuroscience: A Sleep Rhythm with Multiple Facets.
Sleep spindles were one of the first rhythms associated with learning and memory consolidation. Current research shows spindles can reflect features of trait and time-varying properties of neuroplasticity. A new study has now used feedback-controlled spindle frequency stimulation to show that sleep spindles modulate endogenous brain electric activity and behavior.
Institute of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Lübeck, Ratzeburger Allee 160, 23562 Lübeck, Germany.
Ping Chai
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Institute of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Lübeck, Ratzeburger Allee 160, 23562 Lübeck, Germany. Electronic address: lisa.marshall@pharma.uni-luebeck.de.
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D004569:Electroencephalography; D006801:Humans; D007858:Learning; D008568:Memory; D009488:Neurosciences; D012890:Sleep