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December 29, 2007

Snorting a Brain Chemical Could Replace Sleep

Snorting a Brain Chemical Could Replace Sleep. Thanks Wired! They’re talking about Meth, right?

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.

I want to perform like a well-rested monkey!

1 Comment »

  1. me too! me too!

    Comment by David not choe — December 30, 2007 @ 4:59 am

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