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Brain Waves at Night: The Key to Preventing Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s? (scitechdaily.com)

submitted 1 year ago by Bebo@literature.cafe to c/science@lemmy.world

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This study shows that Individual neurons coordinate to produce rhythmic waves that propel fluid through dense brain tissue, aiding the removal of debris from the brain. Understanding the process can help in neurodegenerative diseases.

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-024-07108-6#citeas

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[–] Yewb@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Anecdotally there was another study that showed people who didn't sleep as much at night were more likely to get alzheimers.

[–] Tangent5280@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

GG then. It was good knowing you. And everyone else. And how a computer worked. And how to cross the road.

[–] Yewb@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

???

[–] ax_xa@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago

They are revealing that they do not sleep well through the night.