This Research Announcement represents a Solicitation for a research thrust, entitled Somnus, that will focus on the identification of molecules and mechanisms of host interactions with the gut microbiome that are associated with the restorative effect of sleep on cognitive performance. DARPAs Biological Technologies Office (BTO) solicits rapid, targeted and limited scope investments through our Research Announcements. A Research Announcement enables DARPA to initiate a new investment in less than 120 calendar days after the proposal submission window for this RA closes.
