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Why do we need sleep?

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    We know from everyday life that, at some point, we need to sleep. In fact, extended sleep deprivation can lead to death. Despite the amount of sleep research that has been conducted, none have been able to clearly reason out the essential function of sleep. However, recently, a promising study by Dr. Nedergaard […]

Tagged: Alzheimer's disease, amyloid-beta protein, glymphatic clearance, Sleep

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