Researchers at University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine say that the roundworm C. elegans, a worm often used in laboratory research, may help us to understand why animals sleep. Although it's called "lethargus," the period of lethargic behavior in the roundworm resembles sleep. The...


Florence thanks so much for this interesting post. It is fun to know about how other species may or may not sleep. I knew my black laborator retriever mix (Emmitt) had great dreams - he does all the things you say. But narcolepsy - hmm I wonder
Some of you may want to read about the various human sleep disorders - just click here. As well check out the latest sleep news.
Thanks and All the Best, Sue