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fromNature
4 days ago

Jellyfish sleep like humans - even though they don't have brains

Neither jellyfish nor sea anemones have brains. But these animals sleep in ways strikingly similar to humans, according to a study published today in Nature Communications. The findings bolster a theory that sleep evolved, at least in part, to protect the DNA in individual nerve cells, helping to repair damage that builds up while animals are awake.
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fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

New 'brain atlases' may change fight against Alzheimer's, MS DW 11/05/2025

New dynamic brain atlases map cellular development and changes across species, enabling improved diagnosis, neurosurgery planning, and targeted treatments for neurological disorders.
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fromKqed
7 months ago

This Sea Lion Can Dance to the Beat Better Than Humans | KQED

Ronan the sea lion demonstrates precise beat-keeping, challenging existing notions of rhythm and biomusicality in non-human mammals.
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