Overview

• New research challenges the theory that sleep aids in brain detoxification.
• The study found that toxin clearance is reduced by 30% during sleep and 50% under anesthesia in mice.
• Previous beliefs about the glymphatic system's role in sleep were based on indirect measurements.
• The findings suggest that being awake and active may be more effective for brain toxin clearance.
• Researchers aim to explore if these findings are applicable to humans and understand the underlying mechanisms.