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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....
Olivier George
Jan 14, 20203 min read
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Postdoc positions available now!
Join us! Postdoc Position available, apply here Research Description: The George lab is seeking applicants for a postdoctoral position...
Olivier George
Nov 21, 20191 min read
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Identification of a neuronal pathway responsible for excessive drinking and alcohol dependence
This new paper identify a key brain network responsible for alcohol dependence and demonstrates that it is possible to reverse the desire...
Olivier George
Mar 26, 20193 min read
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Identification of an Orphan Receptor as Novel Molecular Target for Alcohol Dependence.
The George lab identified the orphan receptor GPR139 as a potential target for the treatment of compulsive alcohol drinking and...
Olivier George
Oct 14, 20183 min read
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A novel target for the treatment of alcohol use disorder.
Dr. de Guglielmo from the George lab published a new study in collaboration with the Palmer lab (UCSD) that provide robust preclinical...
Olivier George
Jul 5, 20181 min read
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SFN2017 here we come!
The George lab will be presenting its latest research at SFN 2017. Come meet us on Wednesday 15th, Halls A-C, QQ5-QQ10. Meet Drs. de...
Olivier George
Nov 12, 20171 min read
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Alcohol binge-drinking facilitates the transition to dependence, but regular drinking may be almost
The George lab published a new study providing preclinical evidence that several months of alcohol binge-like drinking facilitates the...
Olivier George
Aug 26, 20172 min read
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Postdoc positions available now!
Postdoc Position available, apply here Research Description: The George lab is seeking applicants for a postdoctoral position (Research...
Olivier George
Aug 25, 20171 min read
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Cortical and Amygdalar Neuronal Ensembles in Alcohol Seeking, Drinking and Withdrawal
The George lab published a new invited review in collaboration with Dr. Bruce Hope at the National Institute on Drugs of Abuse (NIDA) on...
Olivier George
May 27, 20171 min read
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Voluntary vaping alcohol produces alcohol dependence in rats.
The George lab published a new study providing preclinical evidence that self-administration of alcohol vapor produces alcohol dependence...
Olivier George
Apr 11, 20173 min read
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Postdoc positions available in the lab and the department
Postdoc Position available, apply here Research Description: The George lab (www.oliviergeorge.com) is seeking applications for...
Olivier George
Feb 10, 20172 min read
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Thank You Larry!
Larry Parsons passed away 2 days ago and we all lost a part of ourselves in the process. It has been a very rough couple of days for us,...
Olivier George
Jun 23, 20162 min read
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Our work on nicotine dependence featured in Nature Outlook.
Increasing awareness of the dramatic impact of drug addiction on our society and providing novel therapeutic approaches to cure drug...
Olivier George
Jul 29, 20151 min read
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A novel therapeutic strategy for alcoholism: Blocking the stress system using glucocorticoid antagon
A new paper published in collaboration with Leandro Vendruscolo and the Barbara Mason lab provide robust evidence that mifepristone...
Olivier George
Jul 6, 20151 min read
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Welcome to Adam Kimbrough, Ph.D.
LA JOLLA, CA – July 6, 2015 – Adam Kimbrough recently obtained his Ph.D. from Florida State University. His research as a graduate...
Olivier George
Jul 6, 20151 min read
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New paper published: Nicotine facilitates the transition to alcohol dependence through dysfunction o
LA JOLLA, CA – March 11, 2015 – Why do smokers have a five to ten times greater risk of developing alcohol dependence than nonsmokers? Do...
Olivier George
Apr 14, 20153 min read
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Postdoc positions available in the lab and the department
Postdoc Position available immediately, apply though link. http://hr.scripps.edu/jobs/postdoc_positions/cnad Research Description: The...
Olivier George
Jan 16, 20152 min read
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Postdoctoral position available in the lab UPDATE: position has been filled.
A postdoctoral position will be available in the lab in a near future: Succesful applicants will receive training under support from the...
Olivier George
Aug 15, 20141 min read
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How rats order a Martini
This video shows how rats vocalize in anticipation of access to alcohol. They produce sounds that the human ear can't process, but if you...
Olivier George
Jun 11, 20141 min read
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Congrats Dr. Buck!
Congratulations to Cara Buck who obtained her PhD today. She was given the challenge of setting up a brand new technique in the lab...
Olivier George
Jun 10, 20142 min read
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