For centuries, people have wondered what separates being awake from being asleep, dreaming, or unconscious. Scientists have ...

Neuropsychology researchers at LMU have discovered a rhythm in the midbrain that could serve as a bio-physiological signature for specific states of consciousness. The thalamus is a deep-lying ...

Dr. Maher, Dr. Spira, and Chunyu Liu join the program to discuss new research linking daily activity–rest rhythms measured by ...

You’ve likely heard the term circadian rhythm, particularly surrounding the sleep-wake cycle. It’s essentially the body’s internal clock that’s cued by light or lack thereof. Our bodies naturally rely ...