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A neuroscientist and assistant professor at the University of Alberta presented his research on the neural mechanisms of sleeping fruit flies at a Georgetown University biology department seminar Feb.

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Based on testing done by our sleep experts and headphone expert, these are the best headphones and earbuds for sleep.