Podcast: The science of sleep - with Russell Foster, Debra Skene and Stafford Lightman

Russell Foster, Debra Skene and Stafford Lightman discuss the science of sleep.

Listen time: 1:00:18
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Why do we need sleep and what are the physiological processes driving our circadian rhythm? When is our circadian clock disrupted and how does this affect our health? Cognitive neuroscientist Vincent Walsh chairs the debate.

 

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