[KAJLogic]

I would love it if you could give me a reference to some material on the biochemical actions that take place during sleep. I want to be as specific as possible; I mean I would love in depth descriptions of cellular environment changes, or specific ligands (signaling molecules) and receptors. The idea though is that I do not want a broad stroke analysis of sleep. Thanks and any material would be appreciated.

[Babcock_Hall]

There was a news report within the last month using mice that suggested that during sleep, the brain cells cleanse themselves of toxic substances.  That might be worth looking into further.

[Yggdrasil]

There was a news report within the last month using mice that suggested that during sleep, the brain cells cleanse themselves of toxic substances.  That might be worth looking into further.

Here's a link to the study, published in the journal Science:  http://www.sciencemag.org/content/342/6156/373.long

Here are a few companion pieces published in the same issue that give additional context to the study and its implications:
http://www.sciencemag.org/content/342/6156/301
http://www.sciencemag.org/content/342/6156/316

[KAJLogic]

Thanks that is an excellent link. Now its time to do some research on ISF and CSF.