British Journal of Pharmacology

Parkinson's & Movement disorders

New drug may treat and limit progression of Parkinson's disease

Researchers at Binghamton University have developed a new drug that may limit the progression of Parkinson's disease while providing better symptom relief to potentially hundreds of thousands of people with the disease.

Neuroscience

Study illuminates serotonin contributions to cocaine's allure

Once a hip drug of the '70s and '80s party scene, cocaine is not only making a comeback, it's proving its staying power thanks to its potent allure. In fact, Drug Enforcement Administration officials say that traffickers ...

Neuroscience

Drug could slow motor neuron disease

A drug with the potential to delay the progression of motor neuron disease (MND) could be in human trials within three years.

Neuroscience

Neuropeptide may aid targeted anxiety therapy

The targeted control of biochemical processes and neuronal signalling pathways using the messenger substance neuropeptide Y could help in the future treatment of anxiety disorders. This is demonstrated in research findings ...

Health

Are natural alternatives to estrogen replacement therapy safe?

Although individuals often consume natural products because of their potential health benefits, a new review indicates that it is not clear whether the benefits of plant-derived compounds that mimic estrogen outweigh the ...

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