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Topic: Neuropharmacology

Neuropharmacology is the study of the effects of drugs and other chemicals on the function of the nervous system.

More on: Neuropharmacology

The podcast episodes provided cover various aspects of neuropharmacology, including the pharmacological effects of drugs on the brain's endorphin system and opioid receptors, as well as the neuropharmacological mechanisms underlying the effects of MDMA.

For example, the episode 'Why broken hearts hurt - and what heals them | Yoram Yovell' discusses the link between physical and mental pain, and the role of the brain's endorphin system in these processes. Similarly, the episode 'Q&A with Dr. Cummings Part 2' delves into the neuropharmacological mechanisms of action of various medications, such as the effects of valproic acid on histone deacetylation and sperm DNA methylation.

The episode 'The Science of MDMA & Its Therapeutic Uses: Benefits & Risks' explores the neuropharmacological mechanisms underlying MDMA's effects, including its impact on neurotransmitters and receptors.

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