Scientists Develop Nasal Spray That Improves Memory

Thursday, October 1, 2009 - 09:21 in Health & Medicine

Good news for procrastinating students: a nasal spray developed by scientists promises to give late night cram sessions a major boost, if a good night's sleep follows. Scientists show that a molecule from the body's immune system (interleukin-6) when administered through the nose helps the brain retain emotional and procedural memories during REM sleep.

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