Press Releases
A Critical Role of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor in Alcohol Consumption
Biological Psychiatry, March 15, 2016
Specific Neurons Responsible for Alcohol Use Disorder
SfN Neuronline February 2016
The Knock-In Mouse: NIAAA-Funded Study Identifies Gene Variant Linked to Compulsive Drinking
NIAAA Volume 7, Issue 3 | September 2015
Feds ID gene variant linked to compulsive drinking
ScienceBlog.com July 31, 2015
UCSF Researchers Identify Key Factor in Transition from Moderate to Problem Drinking
UCSF News October 2014
Faculty of 1000 Prime Recommendation
For the article by Barak et al, "Disruption of alcohol-related memories by mTORC1 inhibition prevents relapse." August 2013
Tripping Up Memories of Alcohol
The New York Times July 2013
Blocking boozy memories reduces risk of relapse
Nature News June 2013
Gallo Center Scientists Identify Potential New Mechanism for Treating Problem Drinking
UCSF News February 2013
Faculty of 1000 Prime Recommendation
For the article by Ben Hamida et al, "The small G protein H-Ras in the mesolimbic system is a molecular gateway
to alcohol-seeking and excessive drinking behaviors." November 2012
Alcohol Reward, Dopamine Depletion, and GDNF
Journal of Neuroscience Journal Club October 2011
Addiction: A sobering thought
Nature Reviews Neuroscience January 2011
Gallo Center researchers find potential new drug target for alcohol addiction
UCSF News November 2010
Faculty of 1000 Prime Recommendation
For the article by Wang et al, "Nucleus accumbens core mammalian target of rapamycin signaling pathway is critical for cue-induced reinstatement of cocaine seeking in rats." September 2010
Faculty of 1000 Prime Recommendation
For the article by Wang et al, "Long-lasting adaptations of the NR2B-containing NMDA receptors in the dorsomedial striatum play a crucial role in alcohol consumption and relapse." July 2010
UCSF Gallo study finds hormone disorder drug could help drinkers stay sober
UCSF News February 2009
Faculty of 1000 Prime Recommendation
For the article by Carnicella et al, "GDNF is a fast-acting potent inhibitor of alcohol consumption and relapse." June 2008
Faculty of 1000 Prime Recommendation
For the article by Jurd et al, "Mind bomb-2 is an E3 ligase that ubiquitinates the N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor NR2B subunit in a phosphorylation-dependent manner" January 2008
Faculty of 1000 Prime Recommendation
For the article by Wang et al, "Ethanol induces long-term facilitation of NR2B-NMDA receptor activity in the dorsal striatum: implications for alcohol drinking behavior." March 2007
Addiction: Herbal remedy
Nature Reviews Neuroscience March 2005
This Week in The Journal
The Journal of Neuroscience November 2004
Biological Psychiatry, March 15, 2016
Specific Neurons Responsible for Alcohol Use Disorder
SfN Neuronline February 2016
The Knock-In Mouse: NIAAA-Funded Study Identifies Gene Variant Linked to Compulsive Drinking
NIAAA Volume 7, Issue 3 | September 2015
Feds ID gene variant linked to compulsive drinking
ScienceBlog.com July 31, 2015
UCSF Researchers Identify Key Factor in Transition from Moderate to Problem Drinking
UCSF News October 2014
Faculty of 1000 Prime Recommendation
For the article by Barak et al, "Disruption of alcohol-related memories by mTORC1 inhibition prevents relapse." August 2013
Tripping Up Memories of Alcohol
The New York Times July 2013
Blocking boozy memories reduces risk of relapse
Nature News June 2013
Gallo Center Scientists Identify Potential New Mechanism for Treating Problem Drinking
UCSF News February 2013
Faculty of 1000 Prime Recommendation
For the article by Ben Hamida et al, "The small G protein H-Ras in the mesolimbic system is a molecular gateway
to alcohol-seeking and excessive drinking behaviors." November 2012
Alcohol Reward, Dopamine Depletion, and GDNF
Journal of Neuroscience Journal Club October 2011
Addiction: A sobering thought
Nature Reviews Neuroscience January 2011
Gallo Center researchers find potential new drug target for alcohol addiction
UCSF News November 2010
Faculty of 1000 Prime Recommendation
For the article by Wang et al, "Nucleus accumbens core mammalian target of rapamycin signaling pathway is critical for cue-induced reinstatement of cocaine seeking in rats." September 2010
Faculty of 1000 Prime Recommendation
For the article by Wang et al, "Long-lasting adaptations of the NR2B-containing NMDA receptors in the dorsomedial striatum play a crucial role in alcohol consumption and relapse." July 2010
UCSF Gallo study finds hormone disorder drug could help drinkers stay sober
UCSF News February 2009
Faculty of 1000 Prime Recommendation
For the article by Carnicella et al, "GDNF is a fast-acting potent inhibitor of alcohol consumption and relapse." June 2008
Faculty of 1000 Prime Recommendation
For the article by Jurd et al, "Mind bomb-2 is an E3 ligase that ubiquitinates the N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor NR2B subunit in a phosphorylation-dependent manner" January 2008
Faculty of 1000 Prime Recommendation
For the article by Wang et al, "Ethanol induces long-term facilitation of NR2B-NMDA receptor activity in the dorsal striatum: implications for alcohol drinking behavior." March 2007
Addiction: Herbal remedy
Nature Reviews Neuroscience March 2005
This Week in The Journal
The Journal of Neuroscience November 2004