**Sleep**: New study suggests it doesn’t help brain wash out toxins • The Guardian
London, United Kingdom – A new study challenging the widely accepted idea that the brain flushes out toxins during sleep has sent shockwaves through the field of neuroscience. Contrary to popular belief, researchers found that the clearance of fluid in the brains of mice is actually reduced during sleep and anesthesia, sparking a reevaluation of the importance of restorative rest. Professors Nick Franks and Bill Wisden, co-leads of the study at Imperial College London, were …