The Night Gardeners -- Immune Cells Rewire, Repair Brain While We Sleep

Science tells us that a lot of good things happen in our brains while we sleep – learning and memories are consolidated and waste is removed, among other things. New research shows for the first time that important immune cells called microglia – which play an important role in reorganizing the connections between nerve cells, fighting infections, and repairing damage – are also primarily active while we sleep.
Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases - Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Source Type: news