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The Purpose of Sleep

On the Purpose of Sleep:

Some have argued that it’s a way to save energy. Others have suggested that slumber provides an opportunity to clear away the brain’s cellular waste. Still others have proposed that sleep simply forces animals to lie still, letting them hide from predators.

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This entry was posted in Science on February 3, 2017 by Steve.

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