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Early-to-Bed Mouse Illuminates Workings of Circadian Clock
(01.12.07)
Genetically altered mice that mimic human sleep-wake patterns offer opportunities to understand sleep cycles.

Researchers Find the Snooze Button
(06.08.06)
With help from some drowsy fruit flies, researchers have identified a region of the fruit fly's brain that is crucial to controlling sleep.

Researchers Identify Cause of "Early Bird" Sleep Disorder
(03.31.05)
A few rare people who consistently nod off early, then wake up wide-eyed much before dawn, can blame a newly-found mutant gene for their sleep troubles.

Brain Circuit May Permit Scientists to Eavesdrop on Memory Formation
(10.07.04)
HHMI researchers have identified a circuit in the brain that appears crucial in converting short-term memories into long-term memories.

HHMI SCIENTISTS AND SLEEP & MEMORY

Emmanuel Mignot

Louis J. Ptáček

Erin M. Schuman

Amita Sehgal

FROM THE HHMI BULLETIN

Memories Are Made
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Researchers believe they are deciphering the mysteries of sleep, particularly its role in forging memories.

Man's Best Model
Emmanuel Mignot is not prepared to let sleeping dogs lie.

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Holiday Lectures on Science: Clockwork Genes

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Metabolism and Sleep

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HHMI Bulletin: November 2009

Cover Story: The Most Vulnerable Patients
Problems during pregnancy burden too many newborns with lifelong disabilities. Researchers are finding clues to a safer nine months, and a brighter future.

Taming Fear, Rising Calm
A social conscience rooted in the Deep South moves Kerry Ressler, a psychiatrist and neuroscientist, to try to ease the consequences of inner city trauma.

Membrane Awakening
Researchers are taking a more holistic look at cell membranes and the proteins embedded in them—and the surprises keep coming.

Enhancing TA Performance
Instead of letting teaching assistants sink or swim, risking their failure and the ire of the undergrads, some schools are prescribing a class in how to teach before they get in front of a class.