Current theories suggest REM sleep plays a role in cortical plasticity, with research linking myoclonic muscle twitches in infant REM sleep to sensorimotor system cortical development.

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  Sleep Across the Lifespan: A Neurobehavioral Perspective

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• REM sleep concept