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Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·June 12, 2018

Potential New Treatment for Drug Addiction Relapse Revealed

A drug that blocks the alpha7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor may provide a new method for combating drug addiction relapse, researchers report. Read More

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·May 8, 2018

“Treatments” As Torture: Gay Conversion Therapy’s Deep Roots in Australia

Despite the legalization of same sex marriage in Australia, some people are calling for returning to the debate about "gay conversion therapy". A new paper looks at the history of 'treatments' aimed at 'curing' people of their sexual orientation. Read More

Featured Neurology Neuroscience pain

·November 16, 2017

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. Read More

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Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·March 23, 2017

Boosting Natural Brain Opioids May Be A Better Way To Treat Anxiety

Researchers report medications that boost the effect of naturally produced opioids may be better at reducing anxiety and fear than receptor binding opioids. Read More

Featured Neuroscience

·August 22, 2016

New Drug Target Could Prevent Tolerance and Addiction to Opioids

A new study reports researchers have discovered a brain mechanism that could be a suitable target to prevent addiction and tolerance to opioids. Read More

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Featured Neurology pain

·August 18, 2016

Designer Agent Blocks Pain Without Morphine’s Side Effects: Mouse Study

Researchers have developed a new compound that selectively targets the brain's analgesic circuitry, but does not trigger potentially lethal side effects like traditional opioids. Read More

Featured Open Neuroscience Articles pain Psychology

·April 28, 2016

High Pain Tolerance? You Must Have Lots of Friends

According to a new study, having a larger social network can make you more tolerant to pain. Read More

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Featured Neurology pain

·February 29, 2016

Researchers Identify New Targets for Reducing Nerve Pain

Researchers reveal a new, promising therapeutic strategy for treating neuropathic pain. Read More

Featured Neurology pain Psychology

·January 28, 2016

New Painkiller May Be A Safer, Non-Addictive Alternative to Morphine

Researchers have developed a new pain relieving medication that is as strong as morphine, but is less likely to be addictive, and with fewer side effects. Read More

Featured Psychology

·January 12, 2016

Increased Risk of Depression Linked to Long Term Opioid Use

According to a new report, long term use of opioid for pain can increase the risk of patients developing depression. Read More

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles pain Psychology

·January 9, 2016

Curbing The Epidemic of Opioid Abuse by Rethinking Chronic Pain

Could rethinking the way we think about chronic pain curb the growing epidemic of opioid addiction? Read More

Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·December 4, 2015

Revealing the Secret to a Pain Free Life

A transgenic mouse model helps researchers uncover a recipe for painlessness. The findings could help those who suffer from chronic pain conditions. Read More

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