morphine
Breaking Bad, Bacteria-Style
Move over, yeast. These genetically modified Escherichia coli bacteria can produce 300 times more thebaine—a morphine precursor—from the same amount of sugar.
Morphine Linked To Brain Inflammation And Increased Pain Sensitivity, Study
An international team of researchers has shown for the first time how opioid drugs, such as morphine, create an inflammatory response in the brain.
Maternal Touch Is The Best Defense Against Drug Abuse, Study Says
An attentive, nurturing mother may be able to help her children better resist the temptations of drug use later in life, according to a study published this week in the Journal of Neuroscience.
