In a recent study, mice that were injected with a drug that mimics ______, a compound that normally builds up during wakefulness, showed antidepressant benefits without sleepiness:

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Adenosine is a compound that accumulates during wakefulness and promotes sleep. A drug mimicking adenosine without causing sleepiness could potentially offer antidepressant benefits, as it would impact the same pathways without the sedative effect.

In a Recent Study, Mice That Were Injected with a Drug