Ivermectin Reduces Withdrawal-Induced Alcohol Intake in Rats: Association with CeA GABAergic Enhancement and P2rx4 Genetic Liability
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) remains one of the most pervasive and economically devastating psychiatric conditions globally, affecting an estimated 107 million people worldwide. Characterized by a diminished ability to regulate…
Adolescent social isolation associated changes in ethanol-induced dopamine regulation in the ventral pallidum
The intricate relationship between early-life social environments and adult psychiatric health has long been a focal point of neuroscientific inquiry, yet the specific biological mechanisms that translate childhood adversity into…
Unraveling the Gut-Brain Connection: UCSF Researchers Discover Molecular Pathway Behind Parasitic Infection-Induced Appetite Loss
Anyone who has experienced a severe bout of stomach illness understands the frustrating aftermath. Even when the acute symptoms subside, the appetite often remains sluggish, taking a considerable amount of…
The Neurophenomenology of a Self-Induced Transcendental Visionary State: A Case Study
The frontiers of neuroscience have long been captivated by the mechanisms of human consciousness, particularly those states that deviate from ordinary waking awareness. A groundbreaking neuroimaging study recently published in…










