The same chemicals responsible for the pungent smell of a cannabis plant may also contribute to air pollution on a […]
Snout dated: Slow-evolving elephant shark offers new insights into human physiology
The mineralocortoid receptor (MR) regulates water and sodium transport throughout cells and tissues, which is critical for controlling blood pressure […]
Sex, drugs and estradiol: Why cannabis affects women differently
Cannabis use is riding high on a decade-long wave of decriminalization, legalization and unregulated synthetic substitutes. As society examines the […]
Speeding up drug development: Measuring the activation of receptors fast
Hormones and other neurotransmitters, but also drugs, act upon receptors. “Their active substances bind to the receptors and modify the […]
New wave of complex street drugs puzzles emergency doctors: Study may fuel need for more comprehensive drug testing in hospitals
At a time when drug overdoses are becoming more prevalent and lethal, a new report provides a snapshot of regional […]
SMURF1 provides targeted approach to preventing cocaine addiction relapse
A class of proteins that has generated significant interest for its potential to treat diseases, has for the first time, […]
Are pet owners abusing animals to get opioids? Colorado veterinarians see opioid epidemic now extending to pets
Veterinarians in Colorado are concerned that some of their clients may have intentionally hurt their pets in the hopes of […]
Best of both worlds: Combining two skeleton-building chemical reactions
Scripps Research scientists have developed a powerful new strategy for synthesizing molecular skeletons of chemicals used in drugs and other […]
What separates the strong from weak among connections in the brain
To work at all, the nervous system needs its cells, or neurons, to connect and converse in a language of […]