Cocaine discovery could pave way for treatment for substance abuse
You have probably heard of dopamine. The substance also known as the "feel-good hormone."
Aug 7, 2024
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Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins: News and Research on Ion Pumps
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Tiny worm helps uncover long-lasting prenatal effects from amphetamines
Amphetamine is a psychostimulant that has been used to treat a variety of brain dysfunctions. However, it is a highly abused drug. In fact, amphetamine and amphetamine-derived compounds such as methamphetamine (Meth) are ...
May 30, 2024
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Caffeine shown to affect brain dopamine function in patients with Parkinson's disease
Regular high caffeine consumption affects dopamine function in patients with Parkinson's disease, shows a new international study led by the University of Turku and Turku University Hospital in Finland. Caffeine consumption ...
May 28, 2024
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Newly discovered genetic mutation protects against Parkinson's disease and offers hope for new therapies
A previously unidentified genetic mutation in a small protein provides significant protection against Parkinson's disease and offers a new direction for exploring potential treatments, according to a new USC Leonard Davis ...
Jan 2, 2024
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New insights into what happens in cells in early Alzheimer's
Researchers led by the ESRF, the European Synchrotron, have found that amyloid oligomers play a role in speeding up mitochondrial energetics during the early stages of Alzheimer's, in contrast to what has been previously ...
Dec 14, 2023
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Efficient boron neutron capture therapy for brain tumor with novel boron carrier
A new boron agent drastically improves the effectiveness of boron neutron capture therapy for glioblastoma, demonstrate researchers at Tokyo Tech. The agent is selectively absorbed by brain tumor cells, exhibits enhanced ...
Jul 13, 2023
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Mouse study highlights potential therapeutic for one of the major chronic diseases of aging
Mopping up free radicals with antioxidants was the rage in the 1970s; people were taking large, sometimes massive doses of various general antioxidants, including vitamins and minerals, to try to remove harmful byproducts ...
Jul 10, 2023
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Misuse of Adderall promotes stigma and mistrust for patients who need it, says researcher
The nationwide shortages of Adderall that began in fall 2022 have brought renewed attention to the beleaguered drug, which is used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy.
Apr 10, 2023
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Research explores cause of differences in psychostimulant duration and intensity of effect
Psychostimulants interacting with the dopamine transporter are found in the therapy of neuro-psychiatric disorders, such as ADHD or depression, as well as on the illicit drug market. In order to better understand their exact ...
Feb 15, 2023
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Healthy kidneys might be key to surviving malaria
They are only 10 cm long but could well be the line separating life from death in malaria. By taking the lead in iron recycling, the kidneys stop our body from surrendering to the invading parasite, Gulbenkian researchers ...
Feb 13, 2023
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