Nat Commun June 2023 PMID 37277328

Wide-spread brain activation and reduced CSF flow during avian REM sleep.

Gianina Ungurean, Mehdi Behroozi, Leonard Böger, Xavier Helluy, Paul-Antoine Libourel, Onur Güntürkün, Niels C Rattenborg

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The discussions reflect moderate interest and engagement, with references to specific findings such as brain activity in visual areas during avian REM sleep and implications for dreaming, exemplified by phrases like 'pigeons can fly in their dreams' and mentions of 'brain activation.' The tone suggests curiosity about the mechanisms and significance of reduced CSF flow during REM sleep, but without strong opinions or calls for major changes based on the study.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

Most discussions acknowledge the findings but do not show strong agreement or disagreement.

InterestModerate interest

There is some curiosity about the implications, especially regarding dreaming and brain activity.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference specific aspects like brain activity during sleep and the significance of reduced CSF flow, indicating some engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The mention of research suggesting pigeons can dream and the potential links to brain functions shows recognition of the study's broader relevance.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that in pigeons, brain activity during REM sleep involves regions related to visual processing, similar to awake states, and that this sleep phase reduces cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flow, which is important for clearing waste from the brain.
  • During NREM sleep, CSF flow increases, aiding in the removal of toxins, but it sharply decreases during REM sleep, implying that the brain's waste clearance is less active when brain activity is high in REM sleep.
  • Overall, the research suggests a trade-off during sleep: while REM sleep involves active brain processing, it may limit the brain's ability to clear out waste, which typically occurs during NREM sleep.]

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Wide-spread brain activation and reduced CSF flow during avian REM sleep https://t.co/p5WOldOyZW @BehrooziMehdi https://t.co/3AZt20JtpQ

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RT @MPIforBI: A new study suggests that pigeons can fly in their dreams: Researchers studied sleeping pigeons and found brain activity in a…

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A new study suggests that pigeons can fly in their dreams: Researchers studied sleeping pigeons and found brain activity in areas that process visual signals and information from the wings during REM sleep. Read more: https://t.co/wjy3sP5ro5 @ruhrunibochum @BehrooziMehdi https://t.co/nCB2JQKa1J

Jun 5, 2023 · 23 likes · 6 shares · 6,302 followers View post →
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Wide-spread brain activation and reduced CSF flow during avian REM sleep https://t.co/vYUo5yqPYz

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