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The Brain Makes A Lot Of Waste. Here's How It Cleans Itself Up

2024/7/22
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Scientists have long studied the relationship between sleep and the brain, and why poor sleep is linked to neurological diseases like Alzheimer's. NPR science correspondent Jon Hamilton )talks to host Regina G. Barber) about the brain's washing system and the particular sound researchers have found that seems to turn it on in mice. **Read Jon's full piece here).***Interested in more science about the brain? Email us at [email protected]).*Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)