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Wake-activated neuronal populations that regulate sleep drive.
Nature·August 19, 2026·PMID 42618797
Why it mattersSleep drive is fundamental to recovery and performance, yet its neural basis has been unclear. These findings pinpoint specific neuronal populations that encode sleep need, offering a mechanistic target for understanding sleep regulation and potential future interventions for sleep disorders or performance optimization.
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