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Abstract
Sleep has a critical role in promoting and maintaining neurological health and organismal homeostasis. Research over the past 135 years has brought significant understanding on various aspects of sleep biology; however, many questions still remain around the role and function of sleep. Sleep clearly has a powerful influence on infectious disease, cardiovascular health and neurological disorders. During the modern age, the majority of investigation into sleep has focused on identifying the biological factors underlying the effect of sleep on various pathological conditions. Disorders of sleep have the power to affect neuroimmunity, cognition and the development of neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's and autism. This present short review will highlight these factors affecting sleep.
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