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·February 21, 2023·4 min read

Brain Circuit Involved in Fentanyl Abuse and Relapse Identified

Fentanyl enhances direct pathway medium spiny neurons activity in the striatum. During withdrawal from the opioid, inhibitory signals from direct pathway medium spiny neurons to dopaminergic neurons become enhanced. The enhanced suppression of dopaminergic neurons contributes to the negative emotions associated with fentanyl withdrawal. Inhibiting the direct pathway medium spiny neurons can reduce withdrawal symptoms and associated anxiety behaviors.

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·April 14, 2015·4 min read

Cellular Signals for Pain Fine Tune Neurons’ Sensitivity to Opioids

Researchers discover how pain fine tunes pain relief. The findings could help further understanding of pain and addiction to opioids.

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·January 12, 2019·6 min read

Does Opioid Use in Pets Create Higher Risk for Abuse in Humans?

Researchers report a 41% increase in the prescription of opioids for small animals over the past 10 years. The study reports the increase could potentially provide human access to the drugs, fueling the opioid epidemic.

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·February 4, 2021·4 min read

Experimental Vaccine Blunts the Deadliest of Synthetic Opioids

A newly developed experimental vaccine can diminish the fatal respiratory effects of carfentanil and fentanyl in rodent models.

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·June 14, 2022·4 min read

Fentanyl May Cause Autism-Like Behavior in Young Mice

Exposure to the opioid fentanyl induces autism-like behaviors in mice by activating mu-opioid receptors in the anterior cingulate cortex.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·November 14, 2022·4 min read

Fentanyl Vaccine Potential ‘Game Changer’ for Opioid Epidemic

A newly developed vaccine blocks the ability of the opioid Fentanyl's ability to enter the brain, thus blocking the drug's "high".

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·August 30, 2022·3 min read

Fentanyl’s Effects on the Brain

Fentanyl exposure produces specific EEG signatures in the brain. The findings also revealed the drug impairs people's breathing four minutes before noticeable changes in alertness.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·June 28, 2017·6 min read

How Serotonin Contributes to Cocaine’s Allure

A new study reinforces the idea that serotonin, a molecule associated with mood, directly contributes to the actions of cocaine.

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·August 7, 2023·6 min read

Innovative Antibody Counteracts Deadly Opioid Overdoses

Researchers developed an antibody with significant potential to reverse the lethal effects of a carfentanil overdose, according to preclinical tests. Carfentanil, a potent variant of the synthetic opioid fentanyl, is often mixed with illicit drugs, leading to a high number of overdoses.

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·June 26, 2023·3 min read

New Neural Pathway to Combat Fentanyl Addiction Identified

Researchers reveal the significant role of claustral neurons in controlling fentanyl consumption. The study, harnessing a novel method that mirrors real-life opioid intake scenarios, opens new avenues in our understanding of addiction and potential treatments.

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·November 16, 2017·4 min read

New Painkillers Reduce Overdose Risk

Researchers have developed a new pain killer that is on par with conventional opioids, but does not affect respiration, which is the main cause of opioid overdose.

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·December 18, 2017·5 min read

New Vaccine Technology Shows Promise as a Tool to Combat the Opioid Crisis

A new vaccine blocks the effects of heroin by preventing the drug from crossing the blood-brain barrier. Researchers believe the vaccine could be helpful in curbing the opioid epidemic.

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fentanyl

Brain Circuit Involved in Fentanyl Abuse and Relapse Identified

Cellular Signals for Pain Fine Tune Neurons’ Sensitivity to Opioids

Does Opioid Use in Pets Create Higher Risk for Abuse in Humans?

Experimental Vaccine Blunts the Deadliest of Synthetic Opioids

Fentanyl May Cause Autism-Like Behavior in Young Mice

Fentanyl Vaccine Potential ‘Game Changer’ for Opioid Epidemic

Fentanyl’s Effects on the Brain

How Serotonin Contributes to Cocaine’s Allure

Innovative Antibody Counteracts Deadly Opioid Overdoses

New Neural Pathway to Combat Fentanyl Addiction Identified

New Painkillers Reduce Overdose Risk

New Vaccine Technology Shows Promise as a Tool to Combat the Opioid Crisis

Blood Biomarkers Highlight Immune Disruption in Long-COVID

Congress Tweets: Belief-Speak, Facts, and Trustworthiness Decoded

Brain Signals Decipher Memory Variations

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