From Focus to Fatigue: How the Locus Coeruleus Drives Your Mental State
Dr. Irena O’Brien
Tucked away in your brainstem is a tiny, bluish cluster of neurons with an outsized role in your daily life. It’s called the locus coeruleus—Latin for “blue spot”—and while it’s small, its influence spans everything from focus and alertness to sleep and stress. This unassuming region has become a focal point in neuroscience, and for […] The post From Focus to Fatigue: How the Locus Coeruleus Drives Your Mental State appeared first on The Neuroscience School .