Scientists Uncover Brain Circuit Linking Deep Sleep, Growth Hormone, and Wakefulness

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Published: 2026-10-17
Category: science
Source: ScienceDaily (citing University of California - Berkeley)

Researchers at the University of California - Berkeley have identified a two-way relationship between deep sleep and growth hormone, revealing how the brain balances physical recovery with wakefulness. This discovery could explain the link between poor sleep and metabolic/brain health issues, potentially leading to new treatments.

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