Sleepiness can be a number of nerve cells eyes. During the tests were performed only in mice, but the researchers plan to continue to use this method to create new medicines for insomnia, according to Reuters. It has long been known that the dark areas can cause sleepiness in humans, but the biological mechanism of this process remains unclear. Scientists from Oxford University found in a study that the ganglion cells, retinal, an important role in this process of falling asleep. They investigated the effects of light on sleep in mice. Experts have found a new mechanism for modeling sleep and waking. According to them, if I have the effect of pharmacological sensations of light through to new, it will be possible to overcome insomnia, a new and effective drug. Already used a lot of drugs to the sleep cycle, the income pharmaceutical companies make billions change annually. But the effect of these drugs is very and has side effects. Use of a specific mechanism related to ganglion cells of the retina are planning experts to create the most effective treatment. Scientists have found that the two causes sleep center were directly activated by cells in the retina. However, according to the study in the early stages of learning, so no conclusions too early, experts say.
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