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In a landmark scientific breakthrough, researchers have engineered fruit flies to voluntarily consume cocaine, establishing the world’s first insect model for studying the genetic and neurological roots of cocaine addiction. This innovative approach, announced in the Journal of Neuroscience and led by experts at the University of Utah, promises to accelerate the discovery of effective treatments for one of the most challenging substance use disorders worldwide, opening new horizons for both basic research and therapeutic development (NeuroscienceNews.com).

A team of researchers has created a fruit-fly model to study cocaine addiction, marking the first time insects have been used to explore the genetic and neurological roots of this disorder. The study, led by experts at a major university and published in a prominent neuroscience journal, aims to speed up the search for effective treatments for cocaine use disorder. The work suggests new ways to approach addiction research that could eventually benefit patients in Thailand and around the world.