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Like virtually every animal, humans need sleep to survive. But why? Scientists peer into the brain to see what happens while we snooze and understand the powerful role that sleep -- or lack of it -- plays in memory, trauma and emotion regulation.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Sanders, Jay O., 1953- (Narrator), Randall, Terri (Director, Producer, Screenwriter)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: [Arlington, Virginia] : Public Broadcasting Service, 2020.
Series:NOVA ; Season 47, Episode 4
Subjects:
Sleep > Research.
Sleep > Physiological aspects.
Sleep deprivation.
Sommeil > Recherche.
Sommeil > Aspect physiologique.
Sommeil > Privation.
Documentary television programs.
Science television programs.
Documentaires télévisés.
Émissions scientifiques télévisées.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
Description
Summary:Like virtually every animal, humans need sleep to survive. But why? Scientists peer into the brain to see what happens while we snooze and understand the powerful role that sleep -- or lack of it -- plays in memory, trauma and emotion regulation.
Physical Description:1 online resource (54 minutes)
Playing Time:00:53:06
Production Credits:Edited by Jedd Ehrmann.