ISLAMABAD, August 9 (Online): During rapid eye movement sleep, most of us slip into a state of paralysis. Individuals with rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder, however, do not. Breaking research sheds light on the neural mechanisms behind this fascinating yet disruptive condition. Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep is a natural part of the sleep cycle; it is when dreaming happens. Around 20 percent of our sleep is spent in REM, most commonly toward the later half of the night. REM sleep is characterized by a low muscle tone, with muscles in a state of relaxation. This phase of the … Continue reading Understanding REM: When dreams and paralysis are uncoupled