The role of sleep in synaptic plasticity KU Leuven
Although we spend a third of our lives sleeping, the function of sleep remains mysterious. Studies considering neural networks, brain regions and behavior suggest the intriguing hypothesis that sleep is important for synaptic plasticity. However, as prior studies have conducted analyses using broad brain regions or circuit networks, the precise role of sleep in synaptic plasticity remains intensely debated. Progress in this area is hindered ...