Study of brainless hydra suggests sleep evolved before the central nervous system

Study of blind Mexican cavefish reveals insights into brain evolution and sensory adaptation

A new study published in Science Advances examines blind Mexican cavefish (Astyanax mexicanus) and their evolutionary adaptations to dark ca

Induction of cortical on/off periods in awake mice fulfills sleep functions - Nature Neuroscience

Understanding Lateralized Sleeping Positions in Domestic Cats

The article discusses lateralized sleeping positions in domestic cats and the potential evolutionary advantages of this behavior. It explore

Oxford study reveals ancient genome duplications enabled evolution of complex vertebrate brains

A new Oxford-led study reveals that whole-genome duplication events in early vertebrate evolution provided the genetic raw material for the

Exploring the Biochemical Origins of Fatigue and Sleep

The article discusses a recent scientific paper exploring the biochemical origins of the feeling of tiredness and the need to sleep. It high

Study reveals gut-brain link influences sleep and feeding behavior in fruit flies

Researchers at the Biozentrum, University of Basel, led by Prof. Anissa Kempf, have discovered a surprising link between gut function, feedi