Brain States and Consciousness - Mysteries of the Brain

The video explores brain activity during sleep, focusing on the circadian clock's role in regulating sleep-wake cycles. Dr. Ory Schaefer studies fruit flies to understand these rhythms, as their simpler brains offer insights into human timekeeping. The suprachiasmatic nucleus in the hypothalamus is highlighted as the master clock. Dr. Victoria Booth uses mathematical models to simulate brain activity, aiming to predict and test hypotheses about the circadian clock's function. The research aims to enhance understanding of timekeeping in the human brain.

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