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DocumentDream recall, REMs and spectral EEG components in blind and sighted2002

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2000
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pastas 1 a 13/2000
Title:
2000 Grants
Start date: 2001-01 - 2014-02
Dimension/support:
13 caixas de arquivo

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2000-017
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 6/2000
Title:
017 - Sonhos e Cérebro: para uma topografia do sonho em cegos e normovisuais
Duration: 2001-02 - 2003-03
Researcher(s):
Teresa Paiva, Helder Manuel Ferreira Utalício Bértolo, Lara Pessoa, Tiago Mestre, Raquel Marques, Rosa Santos
Institution(s): Núcleo de Lisboa do ISTEL e Laboratório EEG - Centro de Estudos Egas Moniz, Lisboa (Portugal)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Financial report and expenditure documents
Progress reports
Final report
Newspaper article in Diário de Notícias
Language: por
Author:
Paiva, T.
Secondary author(s):
Bértolo, H., Pessoa, L., Mestre, T., Marques, R., Santos, R.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Psychophysiology / Sleep and dreams / Biopsychological problems / Diseases/Injuries / Congenital blindness

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2000-017.04
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 6/2000
Title:
Dream recall, REMs and spectral EEG components in blind and sighted
Publication year: 2002
URL:
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1046/j.1365-2869.11.s1.7.x/pdf
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
OBJECTIVES:
To evaluate the EEG spectral content and rapid eye movements (REMs) associated with dream recall in sighted subjects and congenital blind.
METHODS:
10 congenital blind (CB) subjects (age: 28.2 ± 5.2; five males and five females) were studied and compared with a control sighted group(CS) (age: 28.2 ± 5.5; three males and five females). In all subjects medical or psychiatric diseases were excluded. During two consecutive nights polysomnographic recordings were performed at subjects home; both groups were subjected to periodic awakenings (period ¼ 90 min) and requested to dictate any dream recall to a voice activated tape recorder. For this study, only REM sleepawakenin gs were selected, whenever they were preceded by a stable REM epoch of at least 5 min duration. Power spectra were obtained for C4-A1 and O2-A1 EEG channels, by means of the Fast Fourier Transform and values from conventional EEG bands were selected; REMs were detected by visual inspection on both EOG channels (EOG-H, EOG-V) and further classified as occurring isolated or in bursts. Dream recall was defined by the existence of a dream report. The two groups were compared using t-test and also the two-way anova and a posthoc Fisher test (for the features diagnosis (blind vs. sighted) and dream
recall (yes or no) as a function of time).
RESULTS:
REM awakenings were obtained in 10 CB and six CS subjects. The average of REM awakenings per subject and the recall ability were identical in both groups (REM awakenings: 1.6 for CB and 1.7 for CS; 60% of recall in both groups). CB had a lower REM density than CS (CB: 3.7 ± 3.4 vs. CS: 17. 4) ± 8.5; t ¼ )5.622; P < 0.0001); the same applied toREMbursts (P ¼ 0.0001) and isolated eye movements (P ¼ 0.0015). In the two-way anova, REM bursts and REM density were significantly different for positive dream recall (P ¼ 0.0125 and 0.0082, respectively), mainly for the CB group and for diagnosis (P ¼ 0.001 and 0.0002, respectively); furthermore for both features significant results were obtained for the interaction of time, recall and diagnosis (P ¼ 0.0139 and 0.0191, respectively); the interaction of recall and time was however, stronger (P ¼ 0.0089 and 0.0074). Spectral EEG bands: Higher delta power in O2 was associated with no dream recall (P ¼ 0.0279), whereas higher sigma was associated with the presence of dream recall both in C4 and O2 (P ¼ 0.0092 and 0.0012, respectively). Furthermore, in C4 the differences obtained concerned mainly the two diagnostic groups with CB having higher values of delta (P ¼ 0.0268), theta (P ¼ 0.0083) and sigma activity
(P ¼ 0.025) and CS higher values of alpha (P ¼ 0.0014) and beta activity (P ¼ 0.0072).
CONCLUSIONS:
In line with previous findings the data show that blind have lower REMs density. Both groups have also differences in the C4 spectral EEG components of REM preawakening epochs: CB showed an increase in the lower frequency bands (delta and theta) and in sigma activity (spindles) and CS have higher fast activities (alpha and beta). However the ability of dream recall in Congenital blind and Sighted controls is identical. In both groups dream recall is associated with an increase in REM bursts and density, higher sigma activity in C4 and O2 and lower delta activity in O2. REM bursts also show differences in the temporal profile. REM dream recall is associated with changes in EEG frequencies and increased REMs activity.
Accessibility: Document does not exist in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Mestre, T.
Secondary author(s):
Bértolo, H., Paiva, T.
Document type:
Abstract
Number of reproductions:
1
Reference:
Mestre, T., Bértolo, H., & Paiva, T. (2002). Dream recall, REMs and spectral EEG components in blind and sighted. Journal of Sleep Research, 11(Supplement s1), S153. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2869.11.s1.7.x
Indexed document: Yes
Keywords: Dream recall / Rapid eye movement (REM) / Electroencephalogram (EEG) / Frequency bands / Blind / Sighted

Dream recall, REMs and spectral EEG components in blind and sighted

Dream recall, REMs and spectral EEG components in blind and sighted
DocumentDream recall, REMs and spectral EEG components in blind and sighted2002

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2000
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pastas 1 a 13/2000
Title:
2000 Grants
Start date: 2001-01 - 2014-02
Dimension/support:
13 caixas de arquivo

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2000-017
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 6/2000
Title:
017 - Sonhos e Cérebro: para uma topografia do sonho em cegos e normovisuais
Duration: 2001-02 - 2003-03
Researcher(s):
Teresa Paiva, Helder Manuel Ferreira Utalício Bértolo, Lara Pessoa, Tiago Mestre, Raquel Marques, Rosa Santos
Institution(s): Núcleo de Lisboa do ISTEL e Laboratório EEG - Centro de Estudos Egas Moniz, Lisboa (Portugal)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Financial report and expenditure documents
Progress reports
Final report
Newspaper article in Diário de Notícias
Language: por
Author:
Paiva, T.
Secondary author(s):
Bértolo, H., Pessoa, L., Mestre, T., Marques, R., Santos, R.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Psychophysiology / Sleep and dreams / Biopsychological problems / Diseases/Injuries / Congenital blindness

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2000-017.10
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 6/2000
Title:
Dream recall, REMs and spectral EEG components in blind and sighted
Publication year: 2002
URL:
http://www.bial.com/pt/fundacao_bial.11/simposios.19/edicoes_anteriores.75/4%C2%BA_simposio.a110.html
Accessibility: Document does not exist in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Mestre, T.
Secondary author(s):
Bértolo, H., Paiva, T.
Document type:
Conference abstract
Number of reproductions:
1
Reference:
Mestre, T., Bértolo, H., & Paiva, T. (2001). Dream recall, REMs and spectral EEG components in blind and sighted. In Aquém e além do cérebro. Behind and beyond the brain. Proceedings of the 4th Symposium of Fundação Bial (p. 433). Porto: Fundação Bial.
Indexed document: No
Keywords: Dream recall / Rapid eye movement (REM) / Electroencephalogram (EEG) / Frequency bands / Blind / Sighted

Dream recall, REMs and spectral EEG components in blind and sighted

Dream recall, REMs and spectral EEG components in blind and sighted
DocumentThe Effects of a two week reflection-Intention training program on lucid dream Recall2006

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2002
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pastas 1 a 21/2002
Title:
2002 Grants
Start date: 2003-01 - 2009-11
Dimension/support:
21 caixas de arquivo

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2002-054
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 12/2002
Title:
054 - Further developments and Applications of the Digital Ganzfeld
Duration: 2003-02 - 2006-02
Researcher(s):
Adrian Parker, Joakim Westerlund
Institution(s): Psychology Department, University of Gothenburg (Sweden)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Financial report and expenditure documents
Progress report
Final report
Language: eng
Author:
Parker, A.
Secondary author(s):
Westerlund, J.
Number of reproductions:
2
Keywords:
Parapsychology / Ganzfeld studies / Extrasensory perception (ESP) / Assessment tools

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2002-054.06
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 12/2002
Title:
The Effects of a two week reflection-Intention training program on lucid dream Recall
Publication year: 2006
URL:
http://psycnet.apa.org/journals/drm/16/1/22/
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
Previous research in the field of lucid dreams has produced several techniques which are claimed to be a means of inducing lucid dreams, but there have been only a small number of reported studies which have evaluated their effectiveness. The present study investigated the effects of one of the most promising of these, the reflection-intention technique, which is specifically designed to increase the frequency of dream and lucid dream recall. The sample here consisted of 20 participants whose frequencies of normal dream recall and lucid dream recall were recorded before, during and after a two week training program by using a dream questionnaire and a dream journal: A one-way repeated measures analysis of variance showed a significant increase in both dream recall frequency (F2,38 = 22.09, p<.05) and lucid dream recall frequency (F2,38 = 5.96, p<.05). Because there are some reservations concerning the small sample size and a possible subject bias, the findings here concerning the efficiency of the lucid dream induction program are regarded as only suggestive.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Copyright/Reproduction:
By permission
Language:
eng
Author:
Paulson, T.
Secondary author(s):
Parker, A.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
2
Reference:
Paulson, T. & Parker, A. (2006). The Effects of a two week reflection-Intention training program on lucid dream Recall. Dreaming: the Journal of the Association for the Study of Dreams, 16(1), 22-35. https://doi.org/10.1037/1053-0797.16.1.22
2-year Impact Factor: N/A
Times cited: N/A
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: N/A
Keywords: Lucid dreaming / Lucidity / Dream recall / Reflection-intention technique

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DocumentThe dream-lag effect: Partial replication for REM sleep dreams that does not extend to daydreams2016

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2014
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2014 Grants
Start date: 2015-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2014-083
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
083 - Electrophysiological correlates of the incorporation of recent memory sources into REM and non-REM dreams and of levels of insight following REM and non-REM dream interpretation
Duration: 2015-03 - 2017-11
Researcher(s):
Mark Blagrove, Chris Edwards, Jean-Baptiste Eichenlaub, Perrine Ruby
Institution(s): College of Human and Health Sciences, Department of Psychology, Swansea University (UK)
Contents: Contents:
Bursary agreement
Application form
Correspondence
Progress report
Final report
Language: eng
Author:
Blagrove, M.
Secondary author(s):
Edwards, C., Eichenlaub, J.-B., Ruby, P.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Dreaming / Insight / REM sleep / EEG theta / Psychophysiology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2014-083.03
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
The dream-lag effect: Partial replication for REM sleep dreams that does not extend to daydreams
Publication year: 2016
URL:
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jsr.12446/epdf
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
The incorporation of waking life event details into dreams has been found to be highest 1–2 and 5–7 nights after events, termed the day residue and dream-lag effects, respectively. The dream-lag effect is specific for Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep dreams, and not for N2 or Slow Wave Sleep dreams, and specific for personally significant events (PSEs), and not major daily activities (MDAs) or major concerns (MCs). The dream-lag effect has been proposed to reflect sleep-dependent memory consolidation, although it may instead have a non-functional emotional residue basis. The present study aimed to examine whether this delayed incorporation occurs for daydreams. Participants (n = 31) kept a daily log for 10 days, reporting MDAs, PSEs, and MCs, to which dream and daydream reports were compared. In the sleep laboratory, dream reports were collected after 10 minutes of REM and N2 sleep. Daydream reports were elicited before participants initially fell asleep, after 10 minutes in bed while remaining awake. A day-residue effect was found for MCs incorporated into daydreams, supporting a proposed function for daydreams of processing current concerns. No dream-lag effect was found for daydreams or N2 dreams. The REM sleep dream-lag effect for PSEs was partially replicated, with incorporations of PSEs from 5–7 days before the sleep laboratory night being significantly greater than from 8–9 days before the laboratory night. The results indicate that daydreams might not have the same function or time course of incorporations as do REM sleep dreams, although further replications of the REM sleep dream-lag are needed.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
van Rijn, E.
Secondary author(s):
Reid, A., Edwards, C., Malinowski, P., Ruby, P., Eichenlaub, J.-B., Blagrove, M.
Document type:
Abstract
Number of reproductions:
1
Reference:
van Rijn, E., Reid, A., Edwards, C., Malinowski, J., Ruby, P., Eichenlaub, J.-B., & Blagrove, M. (2016). The dream-lag effect: partial replication for REM sleep dreams that does not extend to daydreams. Journal of Sleep Research, 25(Suppl. 1), 151. https://doi.org/10.1111/jsr.12446
Indexed document: Yes
Keywords: Dream recall / Daydreams / REM sleep

The dream-lag effect: Partial replication for REM sleep dreams that does not extend to daydreams

The dream-lag effect: Partial replication for REM sleep dreams that does not extend to daydreams
DocumentTest expectation enhances memory consolidation across both sleep and wake2016

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2012
Location: SEC PCA
Title:
2012 Grants
Start date: 2013-02

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2012-083
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 20/2012
Title:
083 - The impact of future relevance on dream content and sleep-dependent memory processing
Duration: 2013-05 - 2016-11
Researcher(s):
Erin J. Wamsley, Robert Stickgold, Nam Nguyen
Institution(s): Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston (USA)
Contents: Contents:
Bursary agreement
Application form
Correspondence
Progress report
Final report
2 Bachelor dissertations
Article
Language: eng
Author:
Wamsley, E.
Secondary author(s):
Stickgold, R., Nguyen, N.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Psychophysiology / Sleep and dreams / Cognitive processes / Memory

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2012-083.05
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 20/2012
Title:
Test expectation enhances memory consolidation across both sleep and wake
Publication year: 2016
URL:
http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0165141
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
Memory consolidation benefits from post-training sleep. However, recent studies suggest that sleep does not uniformly benefit all memory, but instead prioritizes information that is important to the individual. Here, we examined the effect of test expectation on memory consolidation across sleep and wakefulness. Following reports that information with strong “future relevance” is preferentially consolidated during sleep, we hypothesized that test expectation would enhance memory consolidation across a period of sleep, but not across wakefulness. To the contrary, we found that expectation of a future test enhanced memory for both spatial and motor learning, but that this effect was equivalent across both wake and sleep retention intervals. These observations differ from those of least two prior studies, and fail to support the hypothesis that the “future relevance” of learned material moderates its consolidation selectively during sleep.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Wamsley, E.
Secondary author(s):
Hamilton, K., Graveline, Y., Manceor, S., Parr, E.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
1
Percentiles:
57.00|0.71
Reference:
Wamsley, E., Hamilton, K., Graveline, Y., Manceor, S., & Parr, E. (2016). Test expectation enhances memory consolidation across both sleep and wake. PLoS ONE, 11(10): e0165141. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0165141
2-year Impact Factor: 2.806|2016
Times cited: 26|2026-02-06
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: Q1
Keywords: Memory / Sleep / Dream recall

Test expectation enhances memory consolidation across both sleep and wake

Test expectation enhances memory consolidation across both sleep and wake
File032 - Neural mechanisms of dream recall: Electrophysiological differences between young and older adults2017-042019-09

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2016
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2016 Grants
Start date: 2017-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2016-032
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
032 - Neural mechanisms of dream recall: Electrophysiological differences between young and older adults
Duration: 2017-04 - 2019-09
Researcher(s):
Serena Scarpelli, Luigi De Gennaro, Anastasia Mangiaruga, Chiara Bartolacci
Institution(s): Department of Psychology, University of Rome “La Sapienza” (Italy)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Articles
Author: Scarpeli, S.
Secondary author(s):
De Gennaro, L., Mangiaruga, A., Bartolacci, C.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Dream recall / Aging / Electroencephalogram (EEG) / Oscillatory activity / Psychophysiology
DocumentAging and dreaming: EEG oscillations predict dream recall2017

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2016
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2016 Grants
Start date: 2017-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2016-032
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
032 - Neural mechanisms of dream recall: Electrophysiological differences between young and older adults
Duration: 2017-04 - 2019-09
Researcher(s):
Serena Scarpelli, Luigi De Gennaro, Anastasia Mangiaruga, Chiara Bartolacci
Institution(s): Department of Psychology, University of Rome “La Sapienza” (Italy)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Articles
Author: Scarpeli, S.
Secondary author(s):
De Gennaro, L., Mangiaruga, A., Bartolacci, C.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Dream recall / Aging / Electroencephalogram (EEG) / Oscillatory activity / Psychophysiology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2016-032.03
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Aging and dreaming: EEG oscillations predict dream recall
Publication year: 2017
URL:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1389945717312959
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Copyright/Reproduction:
By permission
Language:
eng
Author:
Scarpelli, S.
Secondary author(s):
D'Atri , A., Gorgoni , M., Mangiaruga, A., Lauri, G., Truglia, I., Bartolacci, C., Ferrara, M., De Gebbaro, L.
Document type:
Abstract
Number of reproductions:
1
Reference:
Scarpelli, S., D'Atri , A., Gorgoni , M., Mangiaruga, A., Lauri, G., Truglia, I., Bartolacci, C., Ferrara, M., & De Gebbaro, L. (2017). Aging and dreaming: EEG oscillations predict dream recall. Sleep Medicine, 40(Suppl. 1), e294. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sleep.2017.11.862
Indexed document: Yes
Keywords: Dream recall
DocumentCortical activation during sleep predicts dream experience in narcolepsy2019

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2016
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2016 Grants
Start date: 2017-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2016-032
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
032 - Neural mechanisms of dream recall: Electrophysiological differences between young and older adults
Duration: 2017-04 - 2019-09
Researcher(s):
Serena Scarpelli, Luigi De Gennaro, Anastasia Mangiaruga, Chiara Bartolacci
Institution(s): Department of Psychology, University of Rome “La Sapienza” (Italy)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Articles
Author: Scarpeli, S.
Secondary author(s):
De Gennaro, L., Mangiaruga, A., Bartolacci, C.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Dream recall / Aging / Electroencephalogram (EEG) / Oscillatory activity / Psychophysiology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2016-032.04
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Cortical activation during sleep predicts dream experience in narcolepsy
Publication year: 2019
URL:
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/acn3.718
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE
Narcolepsy type 1 widely affects the architecture of sleep with frequent fast transition to REM sleep at both nighttime and daytime sleep onset. The occurrence of repeated sleep onset REM periods over the Multiple Sleep Latency Test offers a unique opportunity to identify EEG patterns predictive of successful dream recall after short periods composed of only REM or NREM sleep. It also permits to disentangle state- from trait-like differences in dream recall, by using a within-subjects design.
METHODS
A consecutive series of 115 first-diagnosed drug-free adult narcolepsy-type 1 patients underwent Multiple Sleep Latency Tests and were asked after each nap opportunity if they had or had not a dream experience. Scalp EEG power and a specific index of cortical activation (delta/beta power ratio), obtained from naps of 43 patients with both presence and absence of dream recall in the same sleep stage, were compared separately for REM and NREM sleep.
RESULTS
Successful dream recall was associated with an increased EEG desynchronization in both REM and NREM over partially overlapping cortical areas. Compared to unsuccessful recall, it showed (1) lower delta power over centro-parietal areas during both stages, (2) higher beta power in the same cortical areas during NREM, and (3) lower values in the delta/beta ratio during NREM in most scalp locations.
INTERPRETATION
A more activated electrophysiological milieu in both REM and NREM sleep promotes dream recall, strengthening the notion that the parietal areas are crucial not only in generating dream experience, as shown in brain-damaged patients, but also in the memory processing leading to recall.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
D’Atri, A.
Secondary author(s):
Scarpelli, S., Schiappa, C., Pizza, F., Vandi, S., Ferrara, M., Cipolli, C., Plazzi, G., De Gennaro, L.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
1
Reference:
D’Atri, A., Scarpelli, S., Schiappa, C., Pizza, F., Vandi, S., Ferrara, M., Cipolli, C., Plazzi, G., & De Gennaro, L. (2019). Cortical activation during sleep predicts dream experience in narcolepsy. Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, 6(3), 445-455. https://doi.org/10.1002/acn3.718
2-year Impact Factor: 3.660|2019
Times cited: 20|2025-09-17
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: Q2
Keywords: Narcolepsy / Dream recall / REM sleep / NREM sleep

Cortical activation during sleep predicts dream experience in narcolepsy

Cortical activation during sleep predicts dream experience in narcolepsy
DocumentFinal report - Neural mechanisms of dream recall: Electrophysiological differences between young and older adults2019

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2016
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2016 Grants
Start date: 2017-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2016-032
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
032 - Neural mechanisms of dream recall: Electrophysiological differences between young and older adults
Duration: 2017-04 - 2019-09
Researcher(s):
Serena Scarpelli, Luigi De Gennaro, Anastasia Mangiaruga, Chiara Bartolacci
Institution(s): Department of Psychology, University of Rome “La Sapienza” (Italy)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Articles
Author: Scarpeli, S.
Secondary author(s):
De Gennaro, L., Mangiaruga, A., Bartolacci, C.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Dream recall / Aging / Electroencephalogram (EEG) / Oscillatory activity / Psychophysiology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2016-032.01
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Final report - Neural mechanisms of dream recall: Electrophysiological differences between young and older adults
Publication year: 2019
Abstract/Results:
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND
Neural correlates of dream recall (DR) in elderly people are still largely unknown. Previous studies in older adults found a general decrease in DR and with the notable exception of Chellappa et al. (2009) no investigations have been carried out on EEG correlates of DR in aging.
AIM
Our study aimed to investigate whether specific EEG patterns during sleep in elderly predict a subsequent DR.
Method: 40 healthy older and 40 young adults were recorded with polysomnography: 21 older subjects were awakened from REM sleep and 19 older subjects from stage 2 NREM sleep; 20 young subjects were awakened from REM sleep and 20 young subjects from stage 2. DRs were collected upon morning awakening from both stages. EEG power spectra of the total sleep and of the last 5 min were calculated by Fast Fourier Transform (FFT). The algorithm to detect oscillatory activity was applied on the last 5 min of sleep.
RESULTS
The two-way ANOVAs Recall X Age performed on the EEG power bands showed no main effect of Recall neither significant interaction for REM sleep as well as NREM sleep. Only a significant main effect of Age was observed both for total sleep and the last 5 min, during REM and NREM sleep. The analysis of oscillatory activity revealed that frontal theta oscillations during the last 5 min of REM sleep are related to DR, without any age-effect.
CONCLUSIONS
Our result replicated the previous evidence in young subjects and it is completely new for older individuals, showing that the theta oscillations play a pivotal role in the retrieval of dreaming also in this population. The findings are in line with the Continuity Hypothesis between waking and sleep mental functioning from a neurobiological viewpoint.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Scarpelli, S.
Secondary author(s):
De Gennaro, L., Mangiaruga, A., Bartolacci, C.
Document type:
Final report
Number of reproductions:
1
Indexed document:
No
Keywords: Dream recall / Dreaming / EEG / Older adults / REM sleep / NREM sleep / Theta oscillations

Final report - Neural mechanisms of dream recall: Electrophysiological differences between young and older adults

Final report - Neural mechanisms of dream recall: Electrophysiological differences between young and older adults
DocumentOscillatory EEG activity during REM sleep in elderly people predicts subsequent dream recall after awakenings2019

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2016
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2016 Grants
Start date: 2017-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2016-032
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
032 - Neural mechanisms of dream recall: Electrophysiological differences between young and older adults
Duration: 2017-04 - 2019-09
Researcher(s):
Serena Scarpelli, Luigi De Gennaro, Anastasia Mangiaruga, Chiara Bartolacci
Institution(s): Department of Psychology, University of Rome “La Sapienza” (Italy)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Articles
Author: Scarpeli, S.
Secondary author(s):
De Gennaro, L., Mangiaruga, A., Bartolacci, C.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Dream recall / Aging / Electroencephalogram (EEG) / Oscillatory activity / Psychophysiology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2016-032.08
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Oscillatory EEG activity during REM sleep in elderly people predicts subsequent dream recall after awakenings
Publication year: 2019
URL:
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fneur.2019.00985/full
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT
Several findings underlined that the electrophysiological (EEG) background of the last segment of sleep before awakenings may predict the presence/absence of dream recall (DR) in young subjects. However, little is known about the EEG correlates of DR in elderly people. Only an investigation found differences between recall and non-recall conditions during NREM sleep EEG in older adults, while—surprisingly—no EEG predictor of DR was found for what concerns REM sleep. Considering REM sleep as a privileged scenario to produce mental sleep activity related to cognitive processes, our study aimed to investigate whether specific EEG topography and frequency changes during REM sleep in elderly people may predict a subsequent recall of mental sleep activity. Twenty-one healthy older volunteers (mean age 69.2 ± 6.07 SD) and 20 young adults (mean age 23.4 ± 2.76 SD) were recorded for one night from 19 scalp derivations. Dreams were collected upon morning awakenings from REM sleep. EEG signals of the last 5 min were analyzed by the Better OSCillation algorithm to detect the peaks of oscillatory activity in both groups. Statistical comparisons revealed that older as well as young individuals recall their dream experience when the last segment of REM sleep is characterized by frontal theta oscillations. No Recall (Recall vs. Non-Recall) × Age (Young vs. Older) interaction was found. This result replicated the previous evidence in healthy young subjects, as shown in within- and between-subjects design. The findings are completely original for older individuals, demonstrating that theta oscillations are crucial for the retrieval of dreaming also in this population. Furthermore, our results did not confirm a greater presence of the theta activity in healthy aging. Conversely, we found a greater amount of rhythmic theta and alpha activity in young than older participants. It is worth noting that the theta oscillations detected are related to cognitive functioning. We emphasize the notion that the oscillatory theta activity should be distinguished from the non-rhythmic theta activity identified in relation to other phenomena such as (a) sleepiness and hypoarousal conditions during the waking state and (b) cortical slowing, considered as an EEG alteration in clinical samples.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Scarpelli, S.
Secondary author(s):
D'Atri, A., Bartolacci, C., Mangiaruga, A., Gorgoni, M., De Gennaro, L.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
1
Reference:
Scarpelli, S., D'Atri, A., Bartolacci, C., Mangiaruga, A., Gorgoni, M., & De Gennaro, L. (2019). Oscillatory EEG activity during REM sleep in elderly people predicts subsequent dream recall after awakening. Frontiers in Neurology, 10, 985. https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2019.00985
2-year Impact Factor: 2.889|2019
Times cited: 16|2025-09-17
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: Q2
Keywords: Dream recall / Dreaming / Elderly / Older adults / Theta oscillations / REM sleep / EEG / Oscillatory activity

Oscillatory EEG activity during REM sleep in elderly people predicts subsequent dream recall after awakenings

Oscillatory EEG activity during REM sleep in elderly people predicts subsequent dream recall after awakenings
DocumentDream recall upon awakening from non-rapid eye movement sleep in older adults: Electrophysiological pattern and qualitative features2020

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2016
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2016 Grants
Start date: 2017-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2016-032
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
032 - Neural mechanisms of dream recall: Electrophysiological differences between young and older adults
Duration: 2017-04 - 2019-09
Researcher(s):
Serena Scarpelli, Luigi De Gennaro, Anastasia Mangiaruga, Chiara Bartolacci
Institution(s): Department of Psychology, University of Rome “La Sapienza” (Italy)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Articles
Author: Scarpeli, S.
Secondary author(s):
De Gennaro, L., Mangiaruga, A., Bartolacci, C.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Dream recall / Aging / Electroencephalogram (EEG) / Oscillatory activity / Psychophysiology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2016-032.09
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Dream recall upon awakening from non-rapid eye movement sleep in older adults: Electrophysiological pattern and qualitative features
Publication year: 2020
URL:
https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/10/6/343/htm
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
Several findings support the activation hypothesis, positing that cortical arousal promotes dream recall (DR). However, most studies have been carried out on young participants, while the electrophysiological (EEG) correlates of DR in older people are still mostly unknown. We aimed to test the activation hypothesis on 20 elders, focusing on the Non-Rapid Eye Movement (NREM) sleep stage. All the subjects underwent polysomnography, and a dream report was collected upon their awakening from NREM sleep. Nine subjects were recallers (RECs) and 11 were non-RECs (NRECs). The delta and beta EEG activity of the last 5 min and the total NREM sleep was calculated by Fast Fourier Transform. Statistical comparisons (RECs vs. NRECs) revealed no differences in the last 5 min of sleep. Significant differences were found in the total NREM sleep: the RECs showed lower delta power over the parietal areas than the NRECs. Consistently, statistical comparisons on the activation index (delta/beta power) revealed that RECs showed a higher level of arousal in the fronto-temporal and parieto-occipital regions than NRECs. Both visual vividness and dream length are positively related to the level of activation. Overall, our results are consistent with the view that dreaming and the storage of oneiric contents depend on the level of arousal during sleep, highlighting a crucial role of the temporo-parietal-occipital zone.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Scarpelli, S.
Secondary author(s):
D’Atri, A., Bartolacci, C., Gorgoni, M., Mangiaruga, A., Ferrara, M., De Gennaro, L.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
1
Reference:
Scarpelli, S., D’Atri, A., Bartolacci, C., Gorgoni, M., Mangiaruga, A., Ferrara, M., & De Gennaro, L. (2020). Dream recall upon awakening from non-rapid eye movement sleep in older adults: Electrophysiological pattern and qualitative features. Brain Sciences, 10, 343. https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci10060343
2-year Impact Factor: 3.394|2020
Times cited: 23|2025-09-18
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: Q3
Keywords: Dream recall / Dream report / Older adults / NREM sleep / EEG / Activation hypothesis / Delta / Beta

Dream recall upon awakening from non-rapid eye movement sleep in older adults: Electrophysiological pattern and qualitative features

Dream recall upon awakening from non-rapid eye movement sleep in older adults: Electrophysiological pattern and qualitative features
DocumentThe individual determinants of morning dream recall2025

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2020 Grants
Start date: 2021-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020-091
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
091 - Mentation report analysis across distinct states of consciousness: A linguistic approach
Duration: 2021-02 - 2024-02
Researcher(s):
Giulio Bernardi, Giulia Avvenuti, Michele Bellesi, Valentina Elce, Emanuela Merelli
Institution(s): IMT School for Advanced Studies, Lucca (Italy); University of Camerino (Italy)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Articles
Language: eng
Author:
Bernardi, G.
Secondary author(s):
Avvenuti, G., Bellesi, M., Elce, V., Merelli, E.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Dreams / Daydreaming / Language / Consciousness / Psychophysiology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020-091.07
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
The individual determinants of morning dream recall
Publication year: 2025
URL:
https://doi.org/10.1038/s44271-025-00191-z
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
Evidence suggests that (almost) everyone dreams during their sleep and may actually do so for a large part of the night. Yet, dream recall shows large interindividual variability. Understanding the factors that influence dream recall is crucial for advancing our knowledge regarding dreams' origin, significance, and functions. Here, we tackled this issue by prospectively collecting dream reports along with demographic information and psychometric, cognitive, actigraphic, and electroencephalographic measures in 217 healthy adults (18-70 y, 116 female participants, 101 male participants). We found that attitude towards dreaming, proneness to mind wandering, and sleep patterns are associated with the probability of reporting a dream upon morning awakening. The likelihood of recalling dream content was predicted by age and vulnerability to interference. Moreover, dream recall appeared to be influenced by night-by-night changes in sleep patterns and showed seasonal fluctuations. Our results provide an account for previous observations regarding inter- and intra-individual variability in morning dream recall.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Elce, V
Secondary author(s):
Bergamo, D., Bontempi, G., Pedreschi, B., Bellesi, M., Handjaras, G., Bernardi, G.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
1
Reference:
Elce, V., Bergamo, D., Bontempi, G., Pedreschi, B., Bellesi, M., Handjaras, G., & Bernardi, G. (2025). The individual determinants of morning dream recall. Communications Psychology, 3(1), 25. https://doi.org/10.1038/s44271-025-00191-z
2-year Impact Factor: N/Y
Impact factor notes: Impact factor not available yet for 2025
Times cited: N/Y
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: N/Y
Keywords: Dreams / Dream recall / Inter-individual variability / Intra-individual variability

The individual determinants of morning dream recall

The individual determinants of morning dream recall