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Monday, December, 01, 2008

The "Eyes" Have It

by  Florence Cardinal
Friday, August 22, 2008
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University of Oxford researchers have discovered that sleepiness is controlled by nerves in the eye. By turning off certain cells in the eyes of mice, the effects of light on sleep and alertness is completely abolished....

 

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    Sue
    Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 01:52 PM

    Hi Florence - thanks for a great post.  This topic seems really promising for those who have sleep disorders.  I suspect many will stay on top of this subject.  Hope all is well. 

     

    All the best, sue

     

    PS - For more information on sleep apnea and other disorders check out our material from our website.


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