Essential Functions of Sleep: Learning, Memory and Changing Your Mind

Explore the vital role of sleep in learning, memory, and cognitive flexibility in this 37-minute lecture by Prof Gina Poe at The Royal Institution. Discover how deep slow wave sleep and REM sleep contribute to brain maintenance, knowledge integration, and memory consolidation. Learn about recent findings on how sleep alters brain structure and the precise timing of brain waves and neurotransmitters in information processing. Gain insights from Prof Poe's extensive research on sleep's mechanisms for memory consolidation and restructuring since 1995.