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The sleep-deprived brain can mistake friends for foes
July 15, 2015 by NewsBot
A new study shows that sleep deprivation dulls our ability to accurately read facial expressions. This deficit can have serious consequences, such as not noticing that a child is sick or in pain, or that a potential mugger or violent predator is approaching.
