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Ars Technica

Finding the cells that put our brain to sleep

Friday, September 18, 2026


Researchers identified a rare population of brain cells with extensive connections throughout the brain that appear capable of triggering sleep, according to findings in neuroscience research.

Original reporting: https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/09/finding-the-cells-that-put-our-brain-to-sleep/

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