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• NLS Pharma acquires a portfolio of strategic patents

  NLS Pharma announces the acquisition of four patents including one linked to an innovative compound that NLS Pharma seeks to develop for the treatment of ADHD. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is considered by OECD as one of the most frequently monitored developmental syndromes worldw more

• New technique enables drugs tests via exhaled breath

  A new study from Karolinska Institutet presents a new technique that makes drug testing possible through exhaled air for the first time. By examining people who had received emergency care for an amphetamine overdose, the researchers found that in all cases there were traces of amphetamine and metam more

• UCI researchers find new way to fight cocaine addiction

  UC Irvine pharmacological researchers have discovered that blocking a hormone related to hunger regulation can limit cocaine cravings. Their findings could herald a new approach to overcoming addiction. Led by Shinjae Chung and Olivier Civelli, the study identified how the melanin-concentrating hor more

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A Brief Guide to Doping in Sports

The Rio Olympics are underway, and after a build-up that’s already been marred by the Russian doping scandal, officials will be on the look-out for athletes trying to gain an edge by using performance-enhancing drugs. What types of drugs will they be looking for, and why might athletes be tempted to more

The Hallucinogen in Your Kitchen

When you think of hallucinogens, you probably wouldn’t expect to find one lurking, unbeknownst to you, in your kitchen spice rack. However, the hallucinogenic properties of nutmeg have been known for some time – historical records mention its use as a treatment for problems with the digestive system more