A Novel Role for Dopamine That Impacts Gene Expression Related to Cocaine Abuse Is Discovered By Mount Sinai Researchers
A new role for the brain chemical dopamine that is independent of classic neurotransmission has been discovered by scientists. The new role seems to be vital to changes in gene expression connected to chronic exposure to, or abuse of, cocaine.
Study Finds GABA Cells Help Fight Alcoholism
Researchers have identified how alcohol influences dopaminergic and inhibitory neurons in the ventral tegmental area. The findings could help develop new treatments for alcohol dependence.
WSU Spokane researchers develop potential drugs to help curb smoking
Researchers have developed more than a dozen new potential drug candidates they believe have the potential to curb smoking addiction by slowing how nicotine is broken down in the body.
Stress affects people with schizophrenia differently, CAMH study shows
Strategies for coping with stress and building resilience may provide approaches to prevent schizophrenia.
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