The Holy Grail of Biological Questions: Why Do We Sleep?

Allen Blaivas, M.D. Health Professional Sleep Disorder Specialist Allen J. Blaivas, DO, practices pulmonary, critical care and sleep... Send Message Subscribe: Allen Blaivas, M.D.

Tuesday, September 30, 2008
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In this blog, I am going to deal with a question that has stumped some of the most talented researchers in the world. That should hopefully get your attention- this vexing question seems simple, but represents the “holy grail” of biology. The question: why do we sleep? C...

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Art
Thursday, October 02, 2008 at 12:10 PM

I'd be interested in seeing what was left out in this sentence, where you wrote:

"With the decreased brain activity, vivid dreams are."

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Sue
Thursday, October 02, 2008 at 02:05 PM

Thanks for pointing this out Art. We have contacted Dr. Blaivas directly and hope to hear back soon with an answer.

All the best, sue (moderator)