neuroscience

Gamma Waves During Death: New Study Shows Mysterious Surge of Activity in Dying Brains

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Gamma Waves During Death: New Study Shows Mysterious Surge of Activity in Dying Brains

Scientists from the University of Michigan have identified a surge of activity in the brains of two dying patients that could unlock the secrets to the brain’s final moments. The researchers have discovered a similar surge of gamma waves in humans that is typically associated with memory processing and conscious perception. The study, which analyzed … Read more

COVID-19 affects the way we sleep far more than you imagine

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COVID-19 affects the way we sleep far more than you imagine

Six weeks after a mild case of COVID-19 at the start of the pandemic, Erika Thornes began waking up between 2 and 3 am every night. Unable to go back to sleep, she listened to podcasts, read and scrolled through Twitter before falling asleep at 4 or 5 in the morning. A similar thing happened … Read more