BioEd Online is proud to announce the debut of a new online series, sponsored by the National Space Biomedical Research Institute (NSBRI), featuring presentations by eminent leaders in space life science. This series will provide resources for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as for educators.
Established in 1997 and funded by NASA, NSBRI sponsors investigations to develop countermeasures to human health related challenges posed by long-duration space flight. While solving a variety of health issues related to space travel, NSBRI research also is leading to treatments for patients with similar conditions on Earth, such as osteoporosis, muscle wasting, shift-related sleep disorders, balance disorders, and cardiovascular system problems.
The first presentation in BioEd's new series is Sleep and
Human Performance, by Dr. David Dinges, Leader of NSBRI's
Neurobehavioral and Psychosocial Factors Team. Research
has shown that the proper amount of sleep is essential for
memory and optimal performance. So, how much sleep do people
need? Why do adolescents want to stay up late at night and
sleep away half the day? After listening to Dr. Dinges,
you may decide to make more time to get a "good night's
rest."
