Is science phasing out sleep?

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Is science phasing out sleep?

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Oct 12, 2010

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Sleep is a restorative state that's vital to human functioning -- or is it? In this episode, Josh and Chuck explore different ways in which science is trying to minimize or phase out sleep, from pills to genetic research. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Oct 12, 2010

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