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Brain Waves at Night: The Key to Preventing Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s? (scitechdaily.com)

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This study shows that Individual neurons coordinate to produce rhythmic waves that propel fluid through dense brain tissue, aiding the removal of debris from the brain. Understanding the process can help in neurodegenerative diseases.

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-024-07108-6#citeas

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[–] Yewb 9 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Anecdotally there was another study that showed people who didn't sleep as much at night were more likely to get alzheimers.

[–] Tangent5280 8 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

GG then. It was good knowing you. And everyone else. And how a computer worked. And how to cross the road.

[–] Yewb 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

???

[–] ax_xa 8 points 10 months ago

They are revealing that they do not sleep well through the night.