Picture of a white lab mouse with red eyes being held by a scientist wearing latex gloves. The mouse is being injected with a syringe containing red liquid, which is implied to be an opioid. Retrieved from The Scientist

Whiskers and Withdrawal: Molecular Insights into Opioid Use Disorder in Male Mouse Models 

Summary Mouse models help unravel the mysteries of opioid addiction through analysis of the molecular changes in the brain triggered by heroin use. Comparison of these findings with human data pinpoints shared genetic patterns, shedding light on potential treatments for opioid use disorder. News and Views by: Ella Wuichet (elwuichet@davidson.edu) Primary Article: Caleb J. Browne…
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Picture of the top and bottom of a Xerces Blue Butterfly (Glaucopsyche xerces). On the left, the butterfly is positioned so that the top side is showing. The wings have a blue-to-purple gradient color, and the body is fuzzy and black. On the right, the butterfly is positioned so its bottom side is showing. It appears mostly brown, with white spots throughout.

Butterfly Resurrection: How Xerces Blue’s Genomic Legacy Is Shaping the Future of Insect Conservation

News and Views by: Ella Wuichet (elwuichet@davidson.edu)Primary Article: De-Dios et al. 2023 Disclaimer: This web page was produced as an assignment for an undergraduate course at Davidson College Picture of the top and bottom of a Xerces Blue Butterfly (Glaucopsyche xerces). On the left, the butterfly is positioned so that the top side is showing.…
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