FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·February 25, 2023·6 min readA New Epigenetic Brain Defense Against Recurrence of Opioid UseHDAC5, the "epigenetics" enzyme, plays a key role in limiting opioid-associated memories and drug-seeking behaviors following abstinence from drugs in rats. The findings provide a new avenue for the treatment of opioid addiction.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·September 27, 2017·4 min readEpigenetics of Addiction: Untangling Relapse and Addiction in the BrainA new study looks at the epigenetic factors that contribute to drug addiction and influence relapse.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 5, 2017·4 min readYour Muscles Can ‘Taste’ SugarResearchers have discovered a mechanism of glucose sensing by muscles that contribute to the regulation of blood sugar levels in the body.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 7, 2013·3 min readScientists Identify Clue to Regrowing Nerve CellsResearchers have identified a chain reaction which triggers the regrowth of some damaged nerve cell branches. The finding could someday help improve treatments for nerve injuries which can cause loss of sensation or paralysis.Read More