In mammals, slow-wave sleep is characterized by synchronized neuronal activity that alternates between on and off periods. Slow-wave activity (SWA) and synchrony reflect sleep need, are correlated ...

Sexual reproduction is the predominant mode of procreation in almost all eukaryotes, from fungi and plants to fish and mammals. It generates the conditions for sexual selection, which is a powerful ...

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