A study led by researchers at the University of Camerino in Italy found that the fatty insulation protecting neurons can be harmed when we go without sleep, compromising our mental processing. Through a variety of experiments and tests, the team identified chemical disruptions in oligodendrocyte cells as the underlying cause of damage. These cells handle the cholesterol that forms a key part of the protective coats known as myelin. "This study identifies oligodendrocytes as key mediators by

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