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Drugs & MedicationsOctober 27, 2023

Modafinil & Sleep Homeostasis: Effects Determined By COMT Gene Variants

New research reveals that the wake-promoting drug modafinil affects markers of sleep homeostasis differently depending on a person’s genetics. Key facts: Modafinil improved sustained attention in people with a certain gene variant but not others after sleep de…

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CaffeineSeptember 8, 2023

Low Doses of Caffeine: One Cup of Coffee Alters Brain Waves to Enhance Cognition

A new study finds that drinking a small amount of caffeine in the morning may improve alertness, memory, and attention in healthy young men. The caffeine dose was equivalent to about one cup of coffee. Key Facts: 25 healthy young men drank either a placebo or…

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Modafinil & Sleep Homeostasis: Effects Determined By COMT Gene Variants

Low Doses of Caffeine: One Cup of Coffee Alters Brain Waves to Enhance Cognition

The findings. The context. The caveats.