Sleep - Circuits and Functions (Electronic book text)

An estimated 40 million Americans and millions of others worldwide suffer from some type of sleep disruption or disorder, and these numbers are rapidly increasing. As new biomedical technologies advance our understanding of sleep, a wave of developments in sleep research and the emergence of new technologies offer hope and help for a good night's sleep. Sleep: Circuits and Functions discusses the major discoveries related to the circuits responsible for slow wave sleep (SWS) and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, narcolepsy, and the possible role of sleep in memory and developmental processes. World-renowned researcher Pierre-Herve' Luppi and a panel of expert contributors highlight recent advances in sleep research obtained by means of promising technologies. New data obtained by differential gene expression analysis, transgenic mice, and functional imaging is presented, as well as the latest theoretical concepts on the mechanisms regulating sleep. Updating our knowledge of the most recent strides made in sleep research, this comprehensive book also identifies future research opportunities in this growing field. It is an essential resource for medical professionals and researchers who aim to finally put sleep disorders to bed.