National Race and Gender Bias Can Be Reduced with Sleep Therapy, Study Finds Published 11 years ago on May 30, 2015 By Oakland Post Sindya N. Bahnoo, THE NEW YORK TIMES (The New York Times) — It may be possible to reduce biases regarding race and gender while a person sleeps, according to a new study published in the journal Science. Prior research has shown that biases can be reduced with a technique called counter-stereotype training. Neuroscientists at Northwestern University wondered whether sleep might bolster the effect. READ MORE ### Oakland PostPosts by Oakland Post Related Topics:gender biasracial biasRacismsexism Click to comment Trending Commentary3 weeks ago Standoff for Justice: Our Homes Are Worth Fighting For Activism3 weeks ago Oakland Post: Week of August 26 – September 1, 2026 Business3 weeks ago Gubernatorial Candidate Steve Hilton Blasts California New Tire Rules; Newsom Hits Back Business3 weeks ago Frontier Airlines’ Return to Oakland Airport Brings Flights, Jobs and Opportunity Business3 weeks ago Chef Sharon Lee Blends Culinary Excellence, Education and Empowerment Education3 weeks ago Gov. Newsom’s Latest Appointees Include Sacramento Advocate for Formerly Incarcerated Students; State’s New Tech Chief