Sleep-wake rhythm: Fish change our understanding of sleep regulation

Sleep-wake rhythm: Fish change our understanding of sleep regulation

Contrary to common belief, not all vertebrates regulate their sleep-wake rhythm in the same way. University of Basel researchers have discovered that some fish — unlike humans — do not need orexin to stay awake. This molecule was thought to be necessary for normal wake and sleep rhythms in vertebrates. Humans without orexin suffer from … Read more