Impact of REM sleep deprivation during the acquisition phase on learning and memory performance, neurotrophic and oxidative stress markers in male rats.
During adolescence, the brain is particularly vulnerable to sleep disruption, which may lead to long‑term memory deficits and emotional dysregulation. This study investigated the impact of REM sleep deprivation (REM‑SD), applied specifically during the acquisition phase of learning, on spatial memory, anxiety‑like beha...