Exploring phylogeny to find the function of sleep.

Ron C Anafi, Matthew S Kayser, David M Raizen

February 2019 Nat Rev Neurosci

Synopsis of Social media discussions

Overall, the discussions reflect a high level of curiosity and appreciation for the scientific investigation into sleep's evolutionary origins, with posts describing the research as 'dizzying' and 'fascinating.' The tone is generally respectful and inquisitive, highlighting the importance of understanding sleep across different species and its metabolic role, which signals a recognition of its potential significance but without strong claims of immediate practical impact.

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Agreement
 Moderate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the significance of the research, with some expressing curiosity and support, such as posts highlighting the evolutionary relevance of sleep and its metabolic role.

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Interest
 High level of interest

The topic clearly sparks high interest, evidenced by many posts emphasizing curiosity and the intriguing nature of sleep functions across species.

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Engagement
 Moderate level of engagement

Several discussions reference the scientific aspects, like sleep's evolutionary background and metabolic functions, indicating a moderate level of deep engagement. The use of phrases like 'very interesting' and mention of collaboration suggest meaningful

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Impact
 Moderate level of impact

Posts show recognition that understanding sleep's functions could have important health implications, but many comments are more exploratory or general, indicating perceived but not yet fully realized impact.

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619,929

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Abstract Synopsis

  • Sleep is a universal behavior observed across many species, including those without complex nervous systems, suggesting it has fundamental evolutionary importance.
  • Despite animals being vulnerable during sleep, it persists, indicating it serves essential functions that are hard to ignore or bypass.
  • Current research suggests that sleep plays metabolic roles in both neural and nonneural tissues, possibly being an ancient function shared by the earliest animals.]