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skip to content The gut microbiome is the vast community of bacteria, fungi, viruses and other microorganisms that live in the human intestine. (Representational Image: Pixabay/Gerd Altmann/geralt)

If you’ve ever wondered how someone can snooze through a blaring alarm, a thunderstorm or a noisy neighbor, new research suggests the answer may lie in what the brain chooses to pay attention to during sleep

University of Kentucky scientists have discovered the cause of sleep loss in patients with Alzheimer’s disease and how to help restore hours of rest. 

For years, sleep scientists have documented many problems with daylight saving time (DST), which requires changing clocks twice a year. After time changes, incidences of adverse cardiovascular events and mood disorders increase, and the frequency of vehicular crashes rises. Our bodies are entrained by daily light and dark periods, and even the one-hour shift in…

Research and Innovation At SLEEP 2026, Miller School Scientists Showcase Sleep Research Driving Better Health Outcomes By: Chad Hanson | July 10, 2026 | 10 min. read | 

We often believe that just lying or resting for few hours could recharge our bodies or let them relax but we forget the real purpose behind it

Study shows signature changes more pronounced in people with genetic risk, raising hopes for new therapies

Scientists are still trying to identify what a healthy gut microbiome looks like, but new research may offer a clue

Scientists have identified a new way to distinguish healthy guts from diseased ones and track how some illnesses progress by measuring how gut bacteria interact with one another