Xylazine, a drug mainly used to calm animals, is sneaking into street fentanyl. This mix is causing serious problems. Scientists wanted to see how xylazine changes the effects of a fentanyl overdose. They used rats to study this. The team looked at how xylazine affects breathing and heart function
Xylazine, a drug often mixed with opioids, is causing serious health issues in the United States. While it's mainly known for affecting α2-adrenergic receptors, its harmful effects can't be fully reversed by drugs that block these receptors. Scientists have now found that xylazine also targets α7 ni
Xylazine, often found in illegal opioids and used as a vet sedative, is a dangerous substance. It’s linked to drug crimes and health risks, even appearing in food samples. Scientists found a quick way to spot it using antibodies. They designed four new haptens, like tiny signals for the antibodies t
