Breakthrough Study Reveals Molecular Mechanisms of Sleep Regulation

Recent research from the University of Tokyo reveals critical insights into sleep regulation mechanisms in mammals, highlighting the roles of protein kinases and phosphatases. The study, published in Nature, demonstrates how enzymes like PKA promote wakefulness while PP1 and calcineurin facilitate sleep. These findings could pave the way for new treatments for sleep disorders, addressing the widespread issue of sleep deprivation in society.