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Cooling Cryosim drops for treatment of cough

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Professor Wei researches the mechanisms of cooling agents, in particular Cryosim drops, which soothe inflamed surfaces and alleviate symptoms such as coughing and nasal congestion.

A cough can significantly impact our quality of life, disrupting sleep and daily activities. Coughing is usually a symptom of benign viral infections – but sometimes a cough can linger long after the infection has cleared and persist for months. There is a need for new treatments to alleviate lingering coughs. Professor Edward T Wei at the University of California, […]

Could cool sensations from the eyelids and eye surface boost brain power?

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Our brains work best when the temperature around us is between 18 and 22oC. Any hotter than this, and productivity, motivation and short-term memory all begin to suffer. In exciting new work, Professor Edward Wei identified a group of molecules called cryosims, which can create a cooling effect without reducing body temperature. As well as treating conditions like dry eye […]