Possible missing link between sleep and improved memory

A team of sleep researchers has found that the autonomic nervous system, which is responsible for control of bodily functions not consciously directed (such as breathing, heartbeat, and digestive processes) plays a role in promoting memory consolidation -- the process of converting information from short-term to long-term memory -- during sleep.

Originally published at https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/06/160614133617.htm