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2023-02-23 15:37:10+00:00
Scientists identify brain circuit that could improve opioid treatments
Opioid addiction has become a major public health crisis, with millions of people suffering from chronic pain turning to these drugs for relief. However, opioids can be highly addictive and have dangerous side effects, leading to thousands of deaths every year.
In a recent study published in the journal Science, researchers have identified a specific brain circuit that could potentially improve opioid treatments and reduce the risk of addiction. The study focused on fentanyl, a powerful opioid that is often used to treat severe pain.
To learn more about this groundbreaking study and its potential implications for the treatment of pain and addiction, read on.
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2023-02-27 04:19:57+00:00
Growing electrodes in the brain is paving the path for new neurological condition treatments
Scientists in Sweden have achieved a groundbreaking breakthrough in bioelectronics. They have developed a method for creating electrodes in living tissue using the body’s molecules as triggers. The results, published in the journal Science, have the potential to revolutionize the field of bioelectronics and pave the way for the development of fully integrated electronic circuits in living organisms.