UBC Scientists Create Addiction-Resistant Mouse (VIDEO)

University of British Columbia

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By manipulating the biochemistry in the reward circuit of mice, scientists at the University of British Columbia have been able to impede addiction. The first, normal mouse lingers in the room it associates with cocaine; the second, mutant mouse shows no room preference.

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