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New Class of Regulators for Addiction Genes

Basic Science, Published November 2011

New studies show that microRNAs, snippets of RNA implicated in a wide variety of biological processes, are involved in promoting and inhibiting cocaine addiction. The findings could pave a new path for the development of anti-addiction therapies.

Good-Bye, Paper

Bulletin Board, Published November 2011

NIDA Notes becomes an All-Web publication in 2012. Issue 2 of Volume 24 will be the last print issue.

Nanotechnology Powers Smart Skin Patch

Treatment, Published November 2011

An in vitro test demonstrates the potential of a programmable skin patch that will enable physicians to tailor transdermal medication doses to match patients' fluctuating needs.

NIDA's Drug Abuse Research Advances Science as a Whole

Director's Perspective, Published November 2011

NIDA Director Dr. Nora D. Volkow summarizes instances where discoveries with broad implications for human health arose from scientists seeking answers to addiction problems.

Disruption of Neuron Production in Adult Rats Increases Cocaine Taking

Basic Science, Published November 2011

Drug abuse may diminish production of new neurons in the brain’s hippocampus and thereby increase vulnerability to drug addiction.

NIDA Recognizes Developer of a New Business Model for Science

Bulletin Board, Published November 2011

Dr. Redonna K. Chandler of NIDA receives the Institute's 2011 Innovator Award for developing a method that fosters collaboration and data sharing on various studies of HIV in criminal justice populations.

Drugs Contribute to High Rates of Sexually Transmitted Diseases Among Juvenile Offenders

Prevention, Published July 2011

Describe a study of newly arrested youths where researchers found correlations between the youths' prevalence of these sexually transmitted diseases and their cocaine and marijuana use.

Gene Influences Impact of Maternal Smoking on Children's Behavioral Problems

Basic Science, Published July 2011

Describes research showing that the combination of prenatal smoking exposure and specific genes increases children’s and adolescent’s risk for behavior problems.

Week-Long Events Teach Teens Drug Abuse Facts

Bulletin Board, Published July 2011

Highlights activities from the 2011 National Drug Facts Week in which communities sponsor events to educate teenagers about drugs and drug abuse.

NIDA's Funding Priorities To Remain Constant

Director's Perspective, Published July 2011

Reports on NIDA’s research priorities—drug abuse and addiction prevention, treatment, and HIV/AIDS—which will remain consistent during these challenging budget times.

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