Synaptic plasticity

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The ability of synapses (connections between neurons) to strengthen or weaken over time, crucial for memory formation, which is inhibited by sleep restriction.

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Dr. Matt Walker: Using Sleep to Improve Learning, Creativity & Memory | Huberman Lab Guest Series

Dr. Matt Walker: Using Sleep to Improve Learning, Creativity & Memory | Huberman Lab Guest Series

Andrew Huberman

The ability of synapses (connections between neurons) to strengthen or weaken over time, crucial for memory formation, which is inhibited by sleep restriction.