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Do our brains actually release toxins when we sleep?

Do our brains actually release toxins when we sleep?

Mornings with Simi

May 16, 20249m 52sbonus

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Show Notes

A recent study led by Prof Nick Franks and Prof Bill Wisden at Imperial College London challenges the long-held belief in neuroscience that sleep significantly enhances the brain's ability to clear waste.

Guest: Dr. Nicholas Franks, Professor of Biophysics and Anaesthetics at Imperial College London

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