# Using an anti-smoking drug to control neurons

**URL:** <https://archive.menshealtharchive.com/t/using-an-anti-smoking-drug-to-control-neurons/2020>\
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**Created:** [March 15, 2019, 3:49pm UTC](https://archive.menshealtharchive.com/t/using-an-anti-smoking-drug-to-control-neurons/2020 "2019-03-15T15:49:17Z")\
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> **[Using an anti-smoking drug to control neurons](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190314151602.htm)**
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> A potent chemogenetic system pairs an anti-smoking drug with specially engineered proteins to change neuron activity. The research tool could one day be used to treat conditions like epilepsy or pain.

  
A potent chemogenetic system pairs an anti-smoking drug with specially engineered proteins to change neuron activity. The research tool could one day be used to treat conditions like epilepsy or pain.