Emmanuel Mignot

Emmanuel Mignot is a prominent French neuroscientist renowned for his research on sleep disorders, particularly narcolepsy. He played a key role in discovering that narcolepsy is often linked to the loss of specific brain cells that produce a neurotransmitter called hypocretin, which regulates wakefulness. His work has advanced our understanding of sleep mechanisms and their implications for health. Mignot’s findings have not only deepened the scientific understanding of narcolepsy but also paved the way for potential new treatments and therapies, improving the lives of those affected by this condition.