Jellyfish sleep a lot like us—and for the same reasons

Science 2026

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Authors: Jack Tamisiea
DOI: 10.1126/science.aef2601
Cited by: 0

Abstract

Study adds to evidence that sleep likely evolved among ancient animals as a means of repairing neurons.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Marine Invertebrate Physiology and Ecology Sleep and Wakefulness Research Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research

Publication details

Journal / source
Science
Volume
391
Issue
6781
Pages
115–115
Publication date
8 January 2026
Language
EN