Sharp wave ripples (SPW‐Rs) represent the most synchronous population pattern in the
mammalian brain. Their excitatory output affects a wide area of the cortex and several …

Over the years, rapid eye movement (REM) sleep has been associated with general memory
consolidation, specific consolidation of perceptual, procedural, emotional and fear …

Through a variety of methods, researchers have begun unraveling the mystery of why
humans spend one-third of their lives asleep. Though sleep likely serves multiple functions …

That post-training sleep supports the consolidation of sequential motor skills remains
debated. Performance improvement and sensitivity to proactive interference are both …

This article argues both rapid eye movement (REM) and non-rapid eye movement (NREM)
sleep contribute to overnight episodic memory processes but their roles differ. Episodic …

Sleep has been identified as a critical brain state enhancing the probability of gaining insight
into covert task regularities. Both non-rapid eye movement (NREM) and rapid eye movement …

Human brain dynamics are nowadays routinely explored at the macroscopic level using a
wide variety of non-invasive neuroimaging techniques, including single photon emission …

Cognition involves coordinated activity across distributed neuronal networks. Neuronal
activity during learning triggers cortical plasticity that allows for reorganization of the …

In the past 30 years, much research has been conducted elucidating the role of sleep in
memory and learning; however, the interaction between sleep and cognitive functioning may …

The placebo effect is a neurobiological and psychophysiological process known to influence
perceived pain relief. Optimization of placebo analgesia may contribute to the clinical …