Neurons that keep you awake (IMAGE)

Nagoya University

Neurons that keep you awake

Caption

IPACL CRF neurons (green) activate when mice encounter new environments and release neurotensin to maintain alertness. This brain circuit may explain the "first night effect" in humans.

Credit

Hung et al., 2026

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