Data from Screening Thousands of Mouse Mutant Strains During Sleep

question 48

Essay

Data from screening thousands of mouse mutant strains during sleep has isolated two mutations dubbed Sleepy and Dreamless. How do these mutations differ in terms of sleep and what is an implication in terms of the role of sleep in memory consolidation?

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Definitions:

Object Permanence

The realization in early childhood that entities persist even when they are out of sight, sound, or touch.

Cognitive Development

The process through which individuals acquire and evolve their learning, thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving capabilities from childhood through adulthood.

Emotional and Social Development

The process by which individuals learn to understand and manage emotions, establish and maintain relationships, and develop empathy and social skills.

Stages

Distinct phases or periods within a process of development or a sequence of events, often implying progression or growth.