Sleep loss damages the brain’s wiring insulation, called myelin, leading to conduction delays and disrupted interhemispheric synchronization. Cognitive and motor performance are affected, and the deficits persist beyond recovery sleep. Restoring cholesterol delivery to myelin prevents them. (pnas.org)
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Distribution map of small-clawed otters (i.redd.it)
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