cocaine

Molecular studies may point to underlying genetics and therapeutic targets.

With a built-in supply of a powerful cocaine-chomping enzyme, the transplant might also curb addiction.

A new study supports the idea that cocaine triggers brain cells to eat themselves and suggests a possible antidote.

A modified bacterial protein elicits a robust immune response against a cocaine-linked molecule in mice.

Augmenting the action of a glutamate receptor in the brains of addicted rats helps prevent them from seeking cocaine during withdrawal, a study shows.

At the Society for Neuroscience conference, researchers present results linking the epigenome to heroin and cocaine addiction.

Engineered immune cells attack tumors; a mouth microbe that can cause cancer; HIV may heighten cocaine’s high; craving high-fat foods

Evidence from mummified remains of three children discovered atop an Argentinian volcano suggests they were drunk and stoned for a year leading up to their ritual sacrifice.

Cocaine-using rat fathers pass epigenetic changes on to their sons that make them resistant to coke addiction.

A novel antibody with a powerful affinity for cocaine shows promise in reversing the deadly effects of an overdose.

Researchers use optogenetics to reverse drug-induced brain and behavioral changes.

Nicotine may alter the brain’s response to cocaine, supporting the idea that the legal drug may serve as a "gateway" to the use of illegal substances.

A new breed of vaccines aims to wean users off cocaine.