Sleep deprivation handicaps the brain's ability to form new memories, mouse study shows

Studying mice, scientists have fortified evidence that a key purpose of sleep is to recalibrate the brain cells responsible for learning and memory so the animals can 'solidify' lessons learned and use them when they awaken -- in the case of nocturnal mice, the next evening.

Originally published at https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/02/170202141916.htm