Hypocretin Replacement as a Countermeasure for Sleep-Wake Disturbances in a Mouse Model of Traumatic Brain Injury
The effects of traumatic brain injury persist far longer than just the acute, post-injury period. Individuals suffering TBI often complain of disrupted sleep, which effects cognitive performance and mood, among other symptoms. These symptoms may persist for years or decades. This project tests the hypothesis that replacement of a key brain chemical will alleviate post-TBI […]