A thirst for excitement is hidden in your genes

Published October 8, 2010

A thirst for excitement is hidden in your genes
( Association for Psychological Science ) Sensation seeking — the urge to do exciting things — has been linked to dopamine, a chemical that carries messages in your brain. For a new study published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, scientists analyzed genes in the dopamine system and found a group of mutations that help predict whether someone is …
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Synergy Pharmaceuticals Announces Positive Phase IIa Results with Plecanatide to Treat Chronic Constipation
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Synergy Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTCBB: SGYP), a developer of new drugs to treat gastrointestinal disorders and diseases, announced today positive results in a Phase IIa clinical trial of plecanatide (SP-304) in patients with chronic constipation. Oral plecanatide given once daily, over 14 consecutive days, at doses of 0.3, 1.0, 3.0 and 9.0 mg gave improved bowel …
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