Drugs that target opioid receptors sometimes have severe side effects. Thousands of people around the world die every day from overdoses involving opioids such as fentanyl. Researchers have taken a ...

Researchers have revealed a previously unknown function of opioid receptors in the development of the enteric nervous system (ENS), often referred to as the 'brain in the gut.' This discovery ...

Researchers at Rice University have revealed a previously unknown function of opioid receptors in the development of the enteric nervous system (ENS), often referred to as the "brain in the gut." This ...

Researchers from the University of Arizona and the National Center for Wellness and Recovery in Tulsa, Oklahoma, are testing ...

America remains in the grips of an opioid epidemic. Over the past 25 years or so, opioid overdose deaths have been rising steadily, reaching a record 81,806 in 2022, and not budging much since. Drugs ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — August 31 is International Overdose Awareness day, and much of the focus has been on opioid involvement in drug-related deaths, as well as the widespread usage of synthetic ...

Unbiased whole-brain mapping of c-Fos identifies active brain regions following a rewarding dose of oxycodone. c-Fos-positive cells are shown in red; white matter tracks are shown in green. Opioids, ...

University of Florida scientists have helped identify a novel drug compound that selectively activates pain-altering receptors in the body, offering a potentially safer alternative to conventional ...

Researchers at Rice University have revealed a previously unknown function of opioid receptors in the development of the enteric nervous system (ENS), often referred to as the “brain in the gut.” This ...