NCTR Research Highlights

Current Highlight from August 28, 2009
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International Drug Abuse Research Society Meeting
National Center for Toxicological Research scientists presented original research papers on the following topics at the International Drug Abuse Research Society in Seoul, Korea.

Effects of aging on the blood-brain barrier
Changes in gene expression and cognitive function after developmental exposure to the pediatric anesthetic agent, ketamine
EEG (electroencephalographic) and gene expression changes associated with exposure to the date-rape drug, GHB (gamma hydroxy butyrate)
The theme of this year’s meeting, attended by scientists from 14 countries, was "Recent Frontiers and Advances in Drug Addiction." The International Drug Abuse Research Society is a new organization that seeks to bring together scientists from all over the world to discuss mechanisms of drug action and, in particular, those that relate to cellular mechanisms of action, biomarker and methods development, and safety assessment.

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