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We may now know which neurons dictate when it is time to go to sleep

Science | 2026-08-19 at 15:00 UTC | Source: www.newscientist.com
Two clusters of neurons in mice's brains seem to create the drive to get some shuteye, potentially hinting at a new target for sleep disorder treatments
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