Do D2 Receptors on Blood Lymphocytes adapt to Chronic Ethanol?

Authors

Joseph Linzey, Brigham Young University
Dr. Scott Steffensen, Brigham Young University

Keywords

D2 receptors, blood lymphocytes, chronic ethanol, drug addiction

College

Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Department

Neuroscience

Abstract

Research concerning whether or not D2 receptors can be used as an accurate biomarker for drug addiction is still currently underway. Unfortunately, this semester I was unable to engage in research nearly as much as I had planned. I spent a lot of time this semester interviewing at medical schools. The majority of my time at BYU was spent catching up on work and material covered in lectures I missed while I was interviewing. However, the interview session is nearly complete (with wonderful results) and I will be devoting a substantial amount of time this coming semester towards completing this project. The final research will hopefully be incorporated into a paper that Dr. Steffensen is working to publish in the near future and it will make up the content of my Honors Thesis.

Recommended Citation

Linzey, Joseph and Steffensen, Dr. Scott (2014) "Do D2 Receptors on Blood Lymphocytes adapt to Chronic Ethanol?," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014: Iss. 1, Article 249.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/249