Publication Date:
2018-12-21
Description:
Exploring phylogeny to find the function of sleep Exploring phylogeny to find the function of sleep, Published online: 20 December 2018; doi:10.1038/s41583-018-0098-9 The core function of sleep remains unclear. In this Opinion, Anafi, Kayser and Raizen give an overview of sleep states in various phyla and propose that the original function of sleep was likely metabolic.
Print ISSN:
1471-003X
Electronic ISSN:
1471-0048
Topics:
Biology
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Medicine