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·April 1, 2026·9 min read

High-Potency Opioid Relieves Pain Without the Risks

Researchers have engineered a novel nitazene-based opioid, DFNZ, that provides potent pain relief without causing respiratory depression or addiction. The "superagonist" drug could revolutionize treatment for chronic pain and opioid use disorder.

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·October 6, 2015·3 min read

Extremely Active Rats Become Lazy When They Artificially Receive “Runner’s High”

Researchers believe their findings could lead to new treatments for addicts who seek similar pleasure center activation.

Image shows a crystal structure of the mu-opioid receptor bound to a morphinan antagonists.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·September 22, 2015·4 min read

Key Morphine Regulator That May Reduce Risk of Pain Killer Addiction Identified

According to a new study, researchers have found that a specific molecule controls morphine receptor signaling in a small group of brain cells.

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Featured Neurology

·April 30, 2015·6 min read

Using Light To Activate Opioid Receptors and Relieve Pain

Researchers have successfully activated the brain's opioid receptors using optogenetics.

Mu opioid receptor

High-Potency Opioid Relieves Pain Without the Risks

Extremely Active Rats Become Lazy When They Artificially Receive “Runner’s High”

Key Morphine Regulator That May Reduce Risk of Pain Killer Addiction Identified

Using Light To Activate Opioid Receptors and Relieve Pain

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