Rice researchers uncover surprising role of opioid receptors in gut development
May 29, 2024
May 29, 2024
HOUSTON, Texas, May 29 -- Rice University issued the following news release:
Researchers at Rice University have revealed a previously unknown function of opioid receptors in the development of the enteric nervous system (ENS), often referred to as the "brain in the gut." This discovery challenges conventional understanding of opioid receptors, shedding new light on their significance beyond pain management and addiction.
Rosa Uribe joined Rice in 2017 as a CP . . .
Researchers at Rice University have revealed a previously unknown function of opioid receptors in the development of the enteric nervous system (ENS), often referred to as the "brain in the gut." This discovery challenges conventional understanding of opioid receptors, shedding new light on their significance beyond pain management and addiction.
Rosa Uribe joined Rice in 2017 as a CP . . .