REM: New Theory

[zoobyshoe]

Apparently they have been coming up with new information in the past few years that indicates REM sleep is not actually the only time we dream during sleep, nor does it seem to be the result of dreaming. This particular article makes an interesting case for the rapid eye mevement having a purely physiological (non-psychological) function:

[Journal:Spring:98] REM: It's About Eyes, Not Dreams
Address:http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/news/journal/journal-o/archives/jour_v18no2_0006.html

[zoobyshoe]

I haven't read this whole paper, but it looks quite interesting:

DREAMING AND REM SLEEP ARE CONTROLLED BY DIFFERENT BRAIN MECHANISMS
Address:http://goodelyfe.healingwell.com/dreams/REM art.htm

His main point seems to be that REM is controled by a part of the brain called the pons which, if damaged can cease REM activity in a person without ceasing their dreams. Conversely, certain kind of frontal lobe damage can stop people's dreams without stopping rapid eye movement.

It may be that the link between REM and dreams is casual, rather than mutually dependent.

[firefly]

link: http://goodelyfe.healingwell.com/dreams/REM%20art.htm

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[zoobyshoe]

Originally posted by firefly
link: http://goodelyfe.healingwell.com/dreams/REM%20art.htm

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Thanks, ƒireƒly. I forgot to check if it worked.