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Michael E. BallardNeumora Therapeutics Verified email at neumoratx.com Cited by 1397 |
Pharmacological properties of ABT-239 [4-(2-{2-[(2R)-2-Methylpyrrolidinyl] ethyl}-benzofuran-5-yl) benzonitrile]: II. Neurophysiological characterization and broad …
…, BB Yao, KE Browman, MJ Buckley, ME Ballard… - … of Pharmacology and …, 2005 - ASPET
Acute pharmacological blockade of central histamine H 3 receptors (H 3 Rs) enhances
arousal/attention in rodents. However, there is little information available for other behavioral …
arousal/attention in rodents. However, there is little information available for other behavioral …
The Dreem Headband compared to polysomnography for electroencephalographic signal acquisition and sleep staging
Study Objectives The development of ambulatory technologies capable of monitoring brain
activity during sleep longitudinally is critical for advancing sleep science. The aim of this …
activity during sleep longitudinally is critical for advancing sleep science. The aim of this …
Chronic methamphetamine abuse and corticostriatal deficits revealed by neuroimaging
Despite aggressive efforts to contain it, methamphetamine use disorder continues to be major
public health problem; and with generic behavioral therapies still the mainstay of treatment …
public health problem; and with generic behavioral therapies still the mainstay of treatment …
Low Dopamine D2/D3 Receptor Availability is Associated with Steep Discounting of Delayed Rewards in Methamphetamine Dependence
ME Ballard, MA Mandelkern… - International Journal …, 2015 - academic.oup.com
Background: Individuals with substance use disorders typically exhibit a predilection toward
instant gratification with apparent disregard for the future consequences of their actions. …
instant gratification with apparent disregard for the future consequences of their actions. …
Combined effects of acute, very-low-dose ethanol and delta (9)-tetrahydrocannabinol in healthy human volunteers
ME Ballard, H de Wit - Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior, 2011 - Elsevier
RATIONALE: Previous studies examining the combined effects of ethanol and cannabis, or
its primary psychoactive ingredient, ∆ 9 -tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), have provided mixed …
its primary psychoactive ingredient, ∆ 9 -tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), have provided mixed …
Chronic low dose risperidone and clozapine alleviate positive but not negative symptoms in the rat neonatal ventral hippocampal lesion model of schizophrenia
LE Rueter, ME Ballard, KB Gallagher, AM Basso… - …, 2004 - Springer
Rationale The rat neonatal ventral hippocampal (VH) ibotenic lesion model has been
proposed as a developmental model of schizophrenia, based on evidence that it encompasses …
proposed as a developmental model of schizophrenia, based on evidence that it encompasses …
Effects of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol on evaluation of emotional images
There is growing evidence that drugs of abuse alter processing of emotional information in
ways that could be attractive to users. Our recent report that Δ 9 -tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) …
ways that could be attractive to users. Our recent report that Δ 9 -tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) …
Amphetamine increases errors during episodic memory retrieval
Moderate doses of stimulant drugs are known to enhance memory encoding and consolidation,
but their effects on memory retrieval have not been explored in depth. In laboratory …
but their effects on memory retrieval have not been explored in depth. In laboratory …
Psychoactive drugs and false memory: comparison of dextroamphetamine and delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol on false recognition
Rationale Several psychoactive drugs are known to influence episodic memory. However,
these drugs’ effects on false memory, or the tendency to incorrectly remember nonstudied …
these drugs’ effects on false memory, or the tendency to incorrectly remember nonstudied …
Pre-encoding administration of amphetamine or THC preferentially modulates emotional memory in humans
Rationale Many addictive drugs are known to have effects on learning and memory, and these
effects could motivate future drug use. Specifically, addictive drugs may affect memory of …
effects could motivate future drug use. Specifically, addictive drugs may affect memory of …