FeaturedNeuroscience·September 6, 2023·5 min readInsomnia Drug May Ward Off Opioid RelapseA recent study highlights a new benefit of quality sleep: deterring opioid relapse. In the study, rats undergoing oxycodone withdrawal received an experimental insomnia treatment.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 30, 2023·7 min readVaccines on Horizon to Prevent Fentanyl and Heroin OverdosesResearchers are nearing human trials for vaccines aimed at preventing fentanyl and heroin overdoses. The vaccines could offer a lifeline to those struggling with opioid addiction or at risk of accidental overdose.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 14, 2022·4 min readFentanyl Vaccine Potential ‘Game Changer’ for Opioid EpidemicA newly developed vaccine blocks the ability of the opioid Fentanyl's ability to enter the brain, thus blocking the drug's "high".Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 3, 2019·2 min readOpioid epidemic is increasing rates of some infectious diseasesThe opioid epidemic is fueling a surge in infectious diseases such as HIV, hepatitis and soft tissue infections, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePain·March 13, 2019·5 min readBlunting pain’s emotional componentBlocking the release of dynorphin, researchers restore motivation in animals experiencing pain. The findings may help in the development of new, less addictive, pain medications.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPain·February 13, 2019·7 min readBreakthrough in Developing Blood Test for PainResearchers have identified biomarkers in the blood which can help determine the severity of a person's pain level. The findings could help doctors to accurately measure pain and stem the opioid crisis.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 12, 2019·6 min readDoes 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 14, 2018·3 min readBeing Born in the Wrong Zip Code Can Shorten Your LifeResearchers report on why being born and raised in certain areas can have a dramatic impact on your life expectancy.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 18, 2017·5 min readNew Vaccine Technology Shows Promise as a Tool to Combat the Opioid CrisisA 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.Read More
