Cocaine Addiction and Gender-Specific Associations: Is there an Interaction Effect Between Gender and Cocaine Dependance on Brain Structure and Grey Matter Volume?

Use of cocaine, like other drugs of abuse, induces long-term changes in the brain. Brain imaging studies have repeatedly revealed altered brain structure among individuals with substance use disorder and addiction. Structural abnormalities related to cocaine addiction have been most seen in the prefrontal cortex. The prefrontal cortex is a structure composed of several sub-regions-regions,…

Altering Sharp Wave Ripples Leads to Improved Memory

Recent research has increased our understanding of the mechanics of memory and how the brain can improve memory when needed. The focus of the research was based around sharp wave ripples (SPW-Rs). These ripples can be thought of as waves that activate pathways that store and later form memories. SPW-Rs are found in the region…