Caffeine induces age-dependent increases in brain complexity and criticality during sleep.

Philipp Thölke, Maxine Arcand-Lavigne, Tarek Lajnef, Sonia Frenette, Julie Carrier, Karim Jerbi

April 2025 Commun Biol

Synopsis of Social media discussions

The overall discussion shows strong agreement and high interest, with examples like phrases 'Here’s what it really does to your brain' and references to detailed scientific measures indicating deep engagement. The tone combines curiosity and support, emphasizing the potential importance of caffeine's effects during sleep.

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Agreement
 Strong agreement

Most discussions acknowledge and support the findings of caffeine's role in increasing brain complexity during sleep.

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Interest
 High level of interest

Posts exhibit high interest, as evidenced by questions like 'Ever wondered what caffeine does to your brain after sleep?' and references to detailed effects and mechanisms.

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Engagement
 High engagement

The majority of posts delve into discussing study details, implications, and related effects, indicating deep engagement.

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Impact
 Moderate level of impact

While the consensus recognizes the significance of the findings, some comments focus on curiosity and implications rather than immediate practical change.

Social Mentions

YouTube

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Bluesky

5 Posts

Facebook

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Twitter

47 Posts

Blogs

14 Articles

News

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Reddit

9 Posts

Metrics

Video Views

314

Total Likes

108

Extended Reach

1,055,001

Social Features

222

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