Waking up to the new science of sleep
Scientists are gaining new insights into human sleep physiology by studying animals. Indian researchers, too, are making active contributions.
The beautiful experiment
Designing experiments to avoid bias is the foundation of modern science.
Eyes wide shut
Advances in molecular studies and genetics are helping scientists understand the link between sleep disorders and illnesses.
The Golden Age of sleep research
Animal sleep researchers have been gaining insights into the universality of sleep as a process, with strong hints of its application to human beings.
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