Is Darwin Threatened by Cocaine–Addicted Rats?

Published January 11, 2013

Is Darwin Threatened by Cocaine–Addicted Rats?

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Picture the scenario. A cocaine addict, ready to do almost anything for his next fix, has a one-night stand. He never contacts the woman again and doesn't even realize he has fathered a son. The son grows up, is offered cocaine and tries it. I bet I … Read more on Huffington Post (blog)

Resistance to Cocaine Addiction May Be Passed Down from Father to Son

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"We know that genetic factors contribute significantly to the risk of cocaine abuse, but the potential role of epigenetic influences — how the expression of certain genes related to addiction is controlled — is still relatively unknown," said senior … Read more on Science Daily (press release)

Vaccine to Curb Cocaine Addiction is 'Not a Magic Bullet'

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cocaine vaccine Many people do not see cocaine dependency as a comparable addiction to alcohol or heroine. Partly, this is because it is often seen purely as a recreational drug and partly, because addiction to cocaine does not necessarily manifest in … Read more on Technorati