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Re:Sleep helps to repair damaged DNA in neurons, scientists ... by pizza234 on Tuesday March 05, 2019 @01:02PM (#19312558)
Based on the article's description, that wouldn't really fit the definition of "getting rid of sleep", as this "half sleep" severely impairs the brain functionality.

It does make sense in the context of a somewhat hostile environment, where constant awareness is required, but it wouldn't benefit humans as much.

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Re:Sleep helps to repair damaged DNA in neurons, scientists ... by BerislavLopac on Wednesday March 06, 2019 @06:29AM (#19318087)
The GP didn't mention humans. Also, the ability to be aware of your surroundings 24/7 pretty much fits the description of "no sleep" to me.
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Re:Sleep helps to repair damaged DNA in neurons, scientists ... by AstralStorm on Wednesday March 06, 2019 @02:59PM (#19322176)
No, it does not. These animals fully wake up when they actually have to act.
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Re:Sleep helps to repair damaged DNA in neurons, scientists ... by BerislavLopac on Thursday March 07, 2019 @07:50PM (#19334173)
So they are sometimes fully awake, and sometimes partially. They are never fully asleep. So they don't sleep.
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