Scientists reverse alcohol dependence in animal models
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Scientists reverse alcohol dependence in animal models
Another batch of good news from the scientific world!
"We can completely reverse alcohol dependence by targeting a network of neurons," said TSRI Assistant Professor Olivier George, who led the study.
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George said he was surprised to see these rats completely cease their compulsive alcohol drinking, a change that lasted for as long as the rats were monitored. "We've never seen an effect that strong that has lasted for several weeks," said George. "I wasn't sure if I believed it."
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Scientists reverse alcohol dependence in animal models
"We can completely reverse alcohol dependence by targeting a network of neurons," said TSRI Assistant Professor Olivier George, who led the study.
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George said he was surprised to see these rats completely cease their compulsive alcohol drinking, a change that lasted for as long as the rats were monitored. "We've never seen an effect that strong that has lasted for several weeks," said George. "I wasn't sure if I believed it."
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Scientists reverse alcohol dependence in animal models
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