Nitrous oxide (N2O) is a frequently used recreational drug with significant addictive potential. The ventral tegmental area (VTA) is a key brain region associated with the rewarding effects of drugs of abuse. However, how N2O influences VTA functions to mediate reward-related behavior remains poorly understood. We reported that exposure to 60% N2O, but not 30%, effectively induced conditioned...
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a major neurodegenerative disorder that causes severe cognitive decline and poses a significant burden on global health systems. Despite extensive research, effective treatments to stop neurodegeneration or promote neuronal regeneration in AD remain elusive. Psychoactive substances as modulators of neurophysiological functions, have received increased attention in...