Scripps Research scientists hunt for neurons responsible for alcohol withdrawal (IMAGE)

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Scripps Research scientists hunt for neurons responsible for alcohol withdrawal

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Scripps Research scientists controlled the activity of a group of brain cells (green) expressing corticotropin-releasing factor (red) in the mouse central amygdala to study how the molecule is related to alcohol dependence and withdrawal.

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