FeaturedNeuroscience·January 12, 2014·4 min readScientists Solve 40-year Mystery of How Sodium Controls Opioid Brain SignalingResearchers discover how sodium influences the signalling of opioid receptors.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscience·September 26, 2015·5 min readPass the Salt: Identifying Brain Changes That Drive Pregnancy CravingsA new study reveals fruit flies share the human craving for salty foods during pregnancy and also sheds light on the neural mechanisms behind these cravings.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 5, 2015·3 min readHigh Salt Intake Could Contribute to Increased Multiple Sclerosis RiskA new study reports high sodium intake could be a novel risk factor for MS.Read More
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