News Health & Medicine Dopamine could help the sleep-deprived still learn Study is the first to reveal molecular processes that connect learning and sleep By Tina Hesman Saey July 31, 2008 at 11:15 am - More than 2 years ago Share this:Share Share via email (Opens in new window) Email Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on X (Opens in new window) X Print (Opens in new window) Print Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Dumb flies (and perhaps people) may need a little more shuteye, or a shot of dopamine, to boost their brain power.