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Wake-activated neuronal populations that regulate sleep drive

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Nature, Published online: 19 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10928-3 Whole-brain activity mapping, targeted cell manipulations and electrophysiology in mice identify wake-activated neuronal populations that are crucial for sleep drive and can persistently reduce daily sleep amount.

First report: This is the worst sleep cycle to wake up during — unionleader.com, 2d