Microstructural dynamics of motor learning and sleep-dependent consolidation: A diffusion imaging study

Motor learning- and consolidation-related resting state fast and slow brain dynamics across wake and sleep

“…Additionally, post-learning sleep was proposed to contribute to the consolidation of motor memories. Amongst others, supporting evidence comes from studies showing enhanced motor performance after a post-learning nap episode 5-10 and robust motor performance benefits after overnight sleep 11 (but see, e.g., [12][13][14][15] for discrepant results). Noticeably, studies on the dynamics of post-learning nap long-term consolidation were found inconsistent, with post-nap motor performance gains either found to vanish 16 or persist 5 after a full night of sleep.…”