Xiaogang Pang, Yifan Xu, Shuoxin Xie, Tianshu Zhang, Lin Cong, Yuchen Qi, Lubing Liu, Qingjun Li, Mei Mo, Guimei Wang, Xiuwei Du, Hui Shen, Yuanyuan Li
Sleep deprivation (SD) has a profound impact on the central nervous system, resulting in an array of mood disorders, including depression and anxiety. Despite this, the dynamic alterations in neuronal activity during sleep deprivation have not been extensively investigated. While some researchers propose that sleep deprivation diminishes neuronal activity, thereby leading to depression. Others argue that short-term sleep deprivation enhances neuronal activity and dendritic spine density, potentially yielding antidepressant effects...
August 31, 2023: Experimental Neurobiology