FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 4, 2015·4 min readRevealing the Secret to a Pain Free LifeA transgenic mouse model helps researchers uncover a recipe for painlessness. The findings could help those who suffer from chronic pain conditions.Read More
FeaturedMost PopularPsychology·November 11, 2015·4 min readCan’t Take My Eyes Off You: Why We Look at Pretty FacesA new study reports our brains may reward us for looking at pretty faces.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 16, 2015·5 min readGreater Pain Relief and Risk for Codeine Addiction in Nicotine UsersResearchers report nicotine increases speed codeine converts to morphine in the brain and increases the risk for analgesia dependence.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 22, 2015·4 min readKey Morphine Regulator That May Reduce Risk of Pain Killer Addiction IdentifiedAccording to a new study, researchers have found that a specific molecule controls morphine receptor signaling in a small group of brain cells.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·July 23, 2015·5 min readUncovering the Molecular Mechanisms of Addiction ResistanceA new study addresses the genetics behind why some people seem to be more resistant to addictions than others.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 30, 2015·6 min readUsing Light To Activate Opioid Receptors and Relieve PainResearchers have successfully activated the brain's opioid receptors using optogenetics.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 14, 2015·4 min readCellular Signals for Pain Fine Tune Neurons’ Sensitivity to OpioidsResearchers discover how pain fine tunes pain relief. The findings could help further understanding of pain and addiction to opioids.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 6, 2013·4 min readPreclinical Study Shows Heroin Vaccine Blocks RelapseScientists reported successful preclinical tests in rats of a new vaccine against heroin addiction. The vaccine targets heroin and its psychoactive breakdown products in the bloodstream, blocking relapse.Read More
