Neurosci Biobehav Rev October 2008 PMID 18602158

Cetacean sleep: an unusual form of mammalian sleep.

Oleg I Lyamin, Paul R Manger, Sam H Ridgway, Lev M Mukhametov, Jerome M Siegel

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The digital discussions reveal curiosity and engagement through sharing videos and discussing whale evolution and genetic changes, exemplified by comments like 'Vostros lo explicáis mejor jeje' and references to SciShow videos. The tone is informative and casual, emphasizing interest and curiosity rather than forming strong opinions or driving major impact.

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Abstract in brief

  • Cetacean sleep involves a unique form called unihemispheric slow wave sleep (USWS), where one half of the brain sleeps while the other remains awake, and they show little to no REM sleep, with variations based on body size and eye state.
  • The study compares cetacean sleep to terrestrial mammals, highlighting differences in brain systems and suggesting functions for USWS such as facilitating movement, improving sensory processing, and regulating breathing, which are essential for survival in aquatic environments.
  • The main evolutionary driver for this sleep pattern is believed to be the need to prevent heat loss in water, with additional roles like surveillance and breathing likely being secondary benefits that came with this adaptation.]

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Whales and dolphins descend from a hippo-like land animal that wandered into the water. But as they evolved into multiple species, they left behind genes that seem pretty important. https://t.co/KTlVt3f1I9 https://t.co/vNuTc038Vm

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@MarineLifeProj https://t.co/YoCARh9Zcc Vostros lo explicáis mejor jeje

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Genetic Changes in Whales: Adaptations for Aquatic Life

When the ancestor of cetaceans transitioned back to the water, it lost several key protein-coding genes. This video explores the impact of these genetic changes, highlighting adaptations that benefit underwater living…

SciShow · Aug 5, 2020 307,191 views
Sascemi
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@Righteous_Wolf @tbonetommy39 @CaralhoPhilly @EvoIutlon that's not true. hank greens scishows made some great videos abt this if you wanna learn more https://t.co/DyJtwnU4KY

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@bidbruner @BiodiversidadeB Ooii Bianca

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Brahmdagh
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@JEverettLearned Check this out: Whales lost the mammalian PON1 gene, which useful against heart disease and oxidative fats. As their diets shifted from plants to marine animals. (Less oxidative fats). And because they dive. https://t.co/pZIVepzDed

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This is super cool video. @VicedRhino @Gutsick_Gibbon @StickProfessor https://t.co/bDOseTE9f2

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Charles Ikenna
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Weird Things Whales Lost on Their Journey to the Sea https://t.co/l8cHrl6UWK via @YouTube

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RT @SciShow: Whales and dolphins descend from a hippo-like land animal that wandered into the water. But as they evolved into multiple spec…

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SciShow
@SciShow · X

Whales and dolphins descend from a hippo-like land animal that wandered into the water. But as they evolved into multiple species, they left behind genes that seem pretty important. https://t.co/KTlVt3f1I9 https://t.co/vNuTc038Vm

Aug 5, 2020 · 36 likes · 7 shares · 115,768 followers View post →
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