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Just one exposure to cocaine alters mouse brain cells for 2 weeks, research reveals
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Federation of European Neuroscience Societies
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Researchers at the FENS Forum 2026 presented findings showing that a single exposure to cocaine causes persistent changes in mouse brain cells for at least two weeks. The study utilized genome architecture mapping to observe how the drug affects genetic organization.
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Understanding the neurological mechanisms of addiction is critical for developing future treatments for substance abuse.
by Federation of European Neuroscience Societies
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