Developing forebrain synapses are uniquely vulnerable to sleep loss
Sean M. Gay, Elissavet Chartampila, Julia Sparks Lord, Sawyer Grizzard, Tekla Maisashvili, Michael Y. Ye, Natalie K. Barker, Angie L. Mordant, Christine A. Mills, Laura E. Herring, Graham H. Diering
This study examines the effects of sleep deprivation on synaptic vulnerability across developmental stages in mice, finding heightened sensitivity in juveniles and links to ASD risk.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences · Oct 23, 2024Peer-reviewedNeuroscience