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Why Do We Need Sleep? Oxford Scientists Trace the Answer to Mitochondria


A new study reveals that a buildup of metabolism in specialized brain cells is what triggers the need for sleep. Sleep may serve as more than rest for the mind; it may also function as essential upkeep for the body’s energy systems. A new study from University of Oxford researchers, published in

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