Episode 19
Why do we need to sleep?
Humans spend one-third of their life sleeping, yet the purpose and function…
Seeking A Scientist · Kate The Chemist, Suzanne Hogan
February 26, 202540m 50s
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Show Notes
Humans spend one-third of their life sleeping, yet the purpose and function behind this regular state of unconsciousness remains a biological mystery. Sleep researcher Giorgio Gilestro is trying to understand some basic questions about it: like what sleep exactly is, and why it’s even necessary.