Our brains try to predict the future when we sleep, study finds
by Vishwam Sankaran
Jun 10, 2024
2 minutes
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The brain doesn’t just replay past events when we sleep but also anticipates future experiences, according to a new study that could lead to improved treatment for neurological disorders like Alzheimer’s.
Previous studies have examined performances on memory tests after taking naps and learning and that it into stable memories.
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