Dr. Universe: What is happening when we sleepwalk?

By Communications staff, Washington State University
Cartoon of Dr. Universe.

Our brains work hard to help us move, talk and think. They also help us sleep. When we rest, some parts of our brain are active. When we are up and moving around, parts of our brain are actually at rest. For the full answer to this question, featuring WSU sleep researcher Hans Van Dongen, see the Dr. Universe website.

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