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Olivier George
- Sep 28, 2021
- 1 min
Withdrawal from Psychostimulants Restructures Functional Architecture of Brain
A key aspect of treating drug abuse is understanding similarities and differences of how drugs of abuse affect the brain. The George Lab...
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Olivier George
- Jun 18, 2020
- 1 min
Rats can vape nicotine and it may not be so good for them either.
The George Lab published a new study investigating electronic cigarette use. The main goal of the study was to validate a new...
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- May 26, 2020
- 2 min
The Role of Corticotrophin Releasing Factor in Alcohol and Nicotine Addiction
Our newest review, “Role of CRF in Alcohol and Nicotine Addiction” was recently published in a special collection on "The Role of...
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- May 26, 2020
- 3 min
Depletion of the Microbiome Changes How the Brain Responds to Opioids
Substance use disorders are complex. Genetics, environment, and exposure all play a role in drug use. Recently, there has been evidence...
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Olivier George
- Jan 14, 2020
- 3 min
Building a brain map of alcohol dependence.
This new paper provide the first brain map of alcohol dependence at single cell resolution in an animal model of Alcohol use disorder....
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Olivier George
- Jan 14, 2020
- 1 min
Treating opioid use disorder one rat at a time.
This paper provide preclinical evidence that targeting the D3 receptors may provide efficacy in the treatment of opioid use disorder....
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Olivier George
- Jan 13, 2020
- 2 min
Identification of a new target that reduces excessive opioid use in dependent individuals.
This new paper identify a neuropeptide that is acting in a key brain region responsible for opioid dependence and demonstrates that it is...
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Olivier George
- Nov 21, 2019
- 1 min
Postdoc positions available now!
Join us! Postdoc Position available, apply here Research Description: The George lab is seeking applicants for a postdoctoral position...
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Olivier George
- Aug 17, 2019
- 1 min
Linda Reyna and Nathan Rizo present their research at the UC San Diego Summer Research Conference
Senior undergraduate student interns Linda Reyna and Nathan Rizo gave 15 minute presentations on their research at the Annual UC San...
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Olivier George
- Aug 17, 2019
- 1 min
Lani Tieu and Jennifer Ren present their research at the UC San Diego Student Research Showcase
Senior undergraduate student interns, Lani Tieu and Jennifer Ren, presented their research at the 11th Annual UC San Diego Division of...
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