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Genetic map for cocaine addiction points beyond brain to liver
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Researchers at UC San Diego have identified a liver-based enzyme that influences cocaine addiction, challenging the traditional focus on the brain. This discovery suggests new potential pathways for developing treatments that target metabolic processes.
Why it matters
Shifting the focus of addiction research from the brain to the liver could lead to more effective pharmacological interventions for substance use disorders.
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