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Novel role for dopamine that impacts gene expression related to cocaine abuse

April 9, 2020 by

Scientists have discovered a new role for the brain chemical dopamine that is independent of classic neurotransmission. The new role appears to be critical to changes in gene expression related to chronic exposure to, or abuse of, cocaine.

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