09-18-2007, 10:50 PM
Researchers found that they could eliminate the rewarding effect of cocaine on mice by genetically manipulating a key target of the drug in the animal's brain. While the researchers aren't suggesting that these genetic modifications be made in humans, the work brings to light the key protein that controls cocaine's effects in the body, which may help scientists develop medications that achieve the same results and therefore help addicts overcome their dependence.
Posted on Sat, 03 Jun 2006 00:00:00 EDT at http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/200...092152.htm
Posted on Sat, 03 Jun 2006 00:00:00 EDT at http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/200...092152.htm