A new study by Scripps Research reveals that alcohol dependence disrupts two signaling pathways in a stress-related part of the brain—and offers insights on developing drugs to treat this condition.
Orexin, one of the two signals the researchers studied, originates in neurons (green) in the brain’s hypothalamus (left) that connect with a part of the thalamus called the pPVT (right). LA JOLLA, ...
"The FDA approval of Lynkuet is an important new option for women and providers who are treating moderate to severe hot flashes due to menopause," said Yesmean Wahdan, M.D., Head of Medical Affairs ...
The review period has been extended by 90 days. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended the review period for elinzanetant, an investigational hormone-free therapy for the treatment of ...
"However, the exact role of dynorphin and its receptor in the regulation of kisspeptin neurons was not clearly understood." To investigate this, the researchers genetically modified female rats to ...
Summary: Researchers reveal how specific brain neurons impact ovarian function and hormone release, essential for reproduction. Kisspeptin neurons and dynorphin receptors play a crucial role in ...
NIH/NIDA IRP, Baltimore, Maryland 21224, Departments of Anatomy and Neurobiology, College of Medicine, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky 40536, Departments of Anatomy and Physiology and W.M.