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Snorting a Brain Chemical Could Replace Sleep

December 28th, 2007 by Klintron

A nasal spray containing a naturally occurring brain hormone called orexin A reversed the effects of sleep deprivation in monkeys, allowing them to perform like well-rested monkeys on cognitive tests. The discovery’s first application will probably be in treatment of the severe sleep disorder narcolepsy.

Full Story: Wired News.

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  • 1 Fenris23 // Dec 29, 2007 at 5:13 am

    I’d happily test that.

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