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Researchers at North Carolina's Wake Forest University have been keeping monkeys awake at night.
The study is testing the effectiveness of a new drug designed to return brain functions to normal after extended periods of sleep deprivation. Currently known by the catchy name CX717, the drug prolongs the action of the neurotransmitter glutamate; allowing more effective communication between cells.
Apart from the obvious abuses, sufferers of conditions such as Alzheimer's disease may benefit.
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