Fundamentals of Sleep and Circadian Science

This comprehensive textbook, spearheaded by the Sleep Research Society, presents an in-depth exploration of sleep and circadian science

The book commences by defining sleep and circadian rhythms and discussing various research methods employed in the field. It summarizes the current understanding of brain mechanisms, physiology, and genetics related to sleep and circadian rhythms, as well as their ontogeny and phylogeny. The text also examines the evidence supporting the restorative function...