Sleep Fragmentation and Cognitive Impairment in Adults
Publication: Science
Authors: Kirusanthy Kaneshwaran, Marta Olanhshinya Tasakilei, Lei Yue, Elizabeth M. Bradshaw, Julie Al Schneider, Aron S. Buchman, David A. Bennet, Phillip L DeJager, Andrew S. P. Lim
The link between sleep disruption and cognitive decline is explored in experimental studies looking to define the underlying reasons. Sleep deprivation is associated with altered expression of genes associated with altered cognitive function, which may contribute to age-related disease, including Alzheimer’s.
