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Sleep Loss Produces False Memories
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 - Ehud Rattner
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Sleepless nights can increase your chances of forming false memories, according to researchers in Germany and Switzerland. But, as for so many aspects of life, it seems that coffee can save the day. Although neuroscientists know that memories can be strengthened while we are asleep, it's been unclear whether false memories form as we slumber or whether they are only consolidated when we are asked to recall the information the following morning.    (source: nature.com)


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