MDMA alters fear extinction, and reduces alcohol consumption in inbred alcohol preferring iP rats but not outbred Wistar rats

Recent preclinical research published in the peer-reviewed journal Neuropsychopharmacology offers critical insights into the intersection of trauma, genetic vulnerability, and substance use disorders. Conducted by a team of researchers from…

The Brain’s Unsung Architects: Astrocytes Emerge as Pivotal Players in Fear Memory Formation and Extinction

Imagine a star-shaped cell within the intricate landscape of the brain, its slender extensions reaching out to delicately embrace nearby neurons. These are astrocytes, once relegated to the role of…