BRAIN STATE TRANSITIONS

Jun 27 2025SCIENCE

How Brain Cells Help You Switch Between Sleep and Wakefulness

The brain is a busy place, always working to keep you alert or help you sleep. It turns out that special cells called astrocytes play a big role in this switch. These cells are like tiny helpers in the brain. They talk to other brain cells using chemicals called neurotransmitters. One important neurotransmitter is noradrenaline. It helps control how awake or sleepy y...

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