🧠 😴 UC Irvine neurobiologists have uncovered a key connection between obstructive sleep apnea during REM sleep and early brain changes linked to cognitive decline. Their research shows that low oxygen levels during this stage of sleep may harm memory-related brain regions—even in older adults with no signs of impairment. 💵 This work received funding from the National Institute on Aging (NIA) and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. #Speakup4Science Learn how federal research funding leads to real-world breakthroughs via the link in bio 🔗 Video description: Slides showing images and information relating to the connection between sleep apnea and cognitive decline. Visuals with text appear as slides tell story of how low oxygen levels during sleep can harm the brain's memory center. ucicnlm ucischoolofmedicine ucibiosci