Possible cocaine addiction trigger uncovered: Protein linked to mental retardation may be controlling factor in drug’s …

Possible cocaine addiction trigger uncovered: Protein linked to mental retardation may be controlling factor in drug’s …
Scientists from the Florida campus of the Scripps Research Institute have identified a protein that may act as the trigger controlling the addictive impact of cocaine in the brain. The findings may one day lead to new therapies to treat addiction.
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Sociologists looking at risky behavior plunge into the gene pool
A new study of youths reveals that social scientists’ opinions still vary on the potential of studying how genes interact with social contexts
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Martin Johnson will welcome back banned Matt Stevens if he’s good enough to play for England
Martin Johnson will offer England prop Matt Stevens a clean slate when he ends his drugs ban in January. The England coach confirmed that no grudges will be held against Stevens.
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