Octopuses cycle through a fascinating sleep state that appears quite similar to human REM, scientists say.

Eugene Aserinsky never wanted to study sleep. He tried being a social worker, a dental student, and even did a stint in the army as an explosives handler. He enrolled at the University of Chicago to ...

In a new study from the University of Michigan, researchers have coupled experiments with models of neuronal circuits, like the one shown here, to investigate the role of the non-REM to REM sleep ...

A 2021 phone poll revealed that only 34% of Americans "sometimes" remember their dreams. About 1 in 10 say they "almost always" can, and the same percentage say they "never" do. Explanations for such ...

Relapse presents a major barrier to recovery from substance use disorders -- when people begin taking drugs such as cocaine again after a period of abstinence. Sleep disruptions have long been ...

We often talk about how important sleep is when it comes to repairing our bodies, and rightfully so. Without quality rest, our bodies—and perhaps most importantly right now, our immune systems—begin ...