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Researchers identify rare brain cells that trigger sleep

Scientists discover a population of neurons with broad connectivity that appear to initiate sleep.

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What to know

  • Scientists have identified rare brain cells with broad neural connectivity that trigger sleep.
  • The discovery could lead to new approaches for treating sleep disorders.
  • The finding expands understanding of the neurological mechanisms behind sleep initiation.

“Rare cells with widespread connectivity seem to be able to trigger sleep.”

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Jacek Krywko Science journalist

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    Ars Technica reports discovery of sleep-triggering brain cells

    Ars Technica published research findings identifying a rare population of neurons with widespread connectivity that appear to trigger sleep in the brain.

    • Ars Technica reports on the identification of a population of rare neurons with unusually broad connectivity that appear to play a key role in initiating sleep - a finding that could open new avenues # science # neuroscience # sleep https:// arstechnica.com/science/2026/0…

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