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What did a plant show us about circadian rhythm? Is it down to sunshine or is it innate?

Ever wondered how your sleep pattern or circadian rhythm really works? This episode will unravel the fascinating world of sleep science and shed light on its profound insights. Your body clock, with its intricate design, not only dictates your sleep and wake cycle but also wields power over your mood, eating habits, body temperature, and even metabolic rate - the number of calories your body burns to sustain life. Moreover, we'll delve into how these rhythms can differ amongst individuals and various groups, adding another level of complexity to the sleep conundrum.

On this enlightening journey, we'll also recount the ground-breaking experiments of a scientist named Jean Jacques d'Ortous de Mairan, conducted in 1729. de Mairan's subject was none other than the Mimosa pudica plant, intriguingly referred to as the "sleeping leaves" by Darwin. This unique plant, which droops its leaves when night falls, seemingly going to sleep, was placed in a sealed, dark box by De Mairan. What he observed defied logic - the plant had developed its own circadian rhythm, independent of daylight. The implications of these findings continue to shape our understanding of sleep and circadian rhythms today. Tune in to satisfy your curiosity and gain a better understanding of your own sleep patterns!

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