Introduction

Today, you’ll learn about communicating with sleepers, a possible new miracle cure for skin injuries called super melanin, and the secret social lives of garter snakes.  

Dreamtalk 

• “The study of dreams: Scientists uncover new communication channels with dreamers.” by Basak Turker & Delphine Oudiette. 2024.  
• “Behavioral and brain responses to verbal stimuli reveal transient periods of cognitive integration of the external world during sleep.” by Basak Turker, et al. 2023.  
• “Lucid dreaming incidence: A quality effects meta-analysis of 50years of research.” by David T. Saunders, et al. 2016.  
• “Lucid Dreaming Verified by Volitional Communication during REM Sleep.” by Stephen P. La Berge, et al. 1981.  

Super Melanin 

• “‘Super melanin’ heals skin injuries from sunburn, chemical burns.” by Marla Paul. 2023.  
• “Topical application of synthetic melanin promotes tissue repair.” by Dauren Biyashev, et al. 2023.  
• “Molecules in focus: Melanin.” by P. Riley. 1997.  
• “Inhibitors of Melanogenesis: An Updated Review.” by Thanigaimalai Pillaiyar, et al. 2018.  

Garter Snakes  

• “Garter snakes make friends, organize their society around females.” by Joseph Howlett. 2023.  
• “Social networks reveal sex- and age-patterned social structure in Butler’s gartersnakes.” by Morgan Skinner, et al. 2024.  

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