Brain Opioids Help Us To Relate To Others
Study reveals how the brain's opioid system modulates response to others in pain.... Read More...
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Uncovering the Molecular Mechanisms of Addiction Resistance
A new study addresses the genetics behind why some people seem to be more resistant to addictions than others.... Read More...
Obesity Is Associated with Lowered Opioid Receptor Availability
Using neuroimaging technology, researchers discover lower numbers of opioid receptors in the brain of obese people.... Read More...
Study Identifies New Drug Target for Chronic Touch Evoked Pain
Researchers have identified a subset of neurons which mediate tactile allodynia, a touch evoked pain condition that is resistant to conventional pain medications.... Read More...
Sticks and Stones: Brain Releases Natural Painkillers During Social Rejection
Researchers find the opioid system responds to social rejection, not just physical pain.... Read More...
Researchers Design Variant of Main Painkiller Receptor
Researchers have developed a variant of the Mu opioid receptor which has several advantages for experimentation The variant can be grown in large quantities and is water soluble, allowing for experiments and applications which have previously been challenging.... Read More...
Brain Study Reveals the Roots of Chocolate Temptations
Researchers have new evidence in rats to explain how it is that chocolate candies can be so completely irresistible. The urge to overeat such deliciously sweet and fatty treats traces to an unexpected part of the brain and its production of a natural, opium-like chemical.... Read More...