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The science of sleep medications – in C&EN

By Andy Brunning September 23, 2025
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Promotional image for the infographic showing an icon of sleeping pills next to a medicine jar, a brain with a clock superimposed on it, and a brain on its own. Full infographic and alt text available at the link in the post.
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What makes us sleepy, and what medicines can help when we can’t drop off? The latest edition of Periodic Graphics in C&EN examines drugs that combat insomnia and how they work. View the full graphic on the C&EN site.

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