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Researchers have completed a massive genetic study that identifies key biological drivers of cocaine addiction, uncovering a potential new treatment target in the liver rather than the brain.
University of California San Diego
Who
Olivier George, PhD, and researchers at the University of California San Diego
What
Researchers have completed a massive genetic study that identifies key biological drivers of cocaine addiction, uncovering a potential new treatment target in the liver rather than the brain.
When
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:15:38 GMT · 1h 38m ago
Where
University of California San Diego ·
Why
Cocaine use disorder (CUD) remains an intractable public health problem and its associated genetic etiology has not been largely detected.
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This study suggests that cocaine metabolism may be a therapeutic target for pharmacological treatment to modify the physiological effects of the drug and possibly decrease its addictive potential, offering new avenues for precision medicine-guided treatments.
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