A new study from the multidisciplinary brain research center at Bar-Ilan University found that jellyfish and sea anemones ...

In jellyfish and sea anemones, neurons accumulate DNA damage while animals are awake and repair that damage during sleep.

Bar-Ilan University study shows that even jellyfish and sea anemones repair DNA during repose, underscoring the idea that a ...

Learn how jellyfish and sea anemones are changing what we know about the evolutionary purpose of sleep.

The jellyfish, like the sea anemone, although lacking a brain, experience deep rest phases that meet all the criteria of ...

Sleeping fewer than 4.5 hours and more than 6.5 hours per night is associated with cognitive decline, according to researchers. In a recent study published in Oxford Academic's Brain, a team from the ...

This video segment adapted from NOVA scienceNOW considers the purpose of sleep and, in particular, the connection it shares with memory. By studying the dreams of rats, researchers are hoping to gain ...

In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers created the Sleep and Dementia Consortium, comprising five population-based cohort studies. Study: Sleep Architecture, Obstructive Sleep ...

The best sleep apps, like Calm and Headspace, support healthier sleep habits by offering guided relaxation, soothing ...

Getting the recommended seven to nine hours of solid sleep a night is key if you want to remain rested and healthy. But what happens if you find yourself clocking in less, perhaps just four hours a ...

Declining brain function is a natural part of the aging process, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be delayed. A new study has found that physical activity can boost brain function for up to 24 hours and ...