The researchers believe REM sleep allows the brain to form new nerve connections without the interference of other thought pathways that occur when we are awake or in non-dream-state sleep.

研究员相信在快速眼动期睡眠期，大脑能不受其它思绪干扰，形成新的神经网络，那是在清醒或无梦状态睡眠时不能做到的。

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What happens when one enters a dream state?

人在进入睡梦时会发生什么？

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Studies have indicated the scent may help people nod off faster than they normally would, and get them into the REM, or dream state, more quickly.

研究表明香气能使人们比正常状况下更快地有困意，更快地进入快速眼动或做梦状态。

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And some people dream about being somewhere else where it is warm and pretty - like the state of California.

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Louisiana governor, Kathleen Blanco, says, she's forming a so-called dream team to help the southern part of the state rebuild after last year's devastating hurricanes.

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Who knew that finding a personal purpose and attaining a state of individual comfort would require moving forward as a celebrity-led herd towards a dream for all?

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