NIH R01 · 2025
Neural Correlates of Sleep Homeostasis
The broad objective of this study is to identify the neural substrate(s) underlying the homeostatic sleep response (HSR), i.e. enhanced sleepiness following prolonged sleep deprivation (SD). SD is experienced by many due to lifestyle or vocational demands and is accompanied by impaired cognition, increased impulsivity, and an increased likelihood of accidents. Furthermore, disrupted sleep is a common feature of many neuropsychiatric disorders. Thus, understanding the mechanisms underlying the HSR is critical to develop measures to combat the deleterious consequences of SD. Specifically, here we will address the central question: “Are all neural wake-promoting systems equally important in…
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