How animals stay vigilant while parts of their brain sleep
In short: Explore the phenomenon of asymmetrical sleep, where specific brain regions remain active to monitor threats even while other areas rest.
Masako Tamaki examines asymmetrical sleep, a process where certain parts of an animal's brain are asleep while others remain active. This mechanism allows birds, mammals, and humans to maintain a degree of vigilance against environmental threats and demands while they sleep.
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