Scientists Develop Fentanyl Vaccine For Opioid That Kills 200 Americans A Day

Fentanyl binds to brain receptors and produces a numbing, euphoric, and sedative sensation. Scientists are now developing a Fentanyl vaccine for opioid that kills 200 Americans a day.

The effects of fentanyl may be completely blocked by a new vaccine, potentially protecting thousands of Americans from overdoses every year.

A shot created by scientists at the University of Houston in Texas was successful in preventing the highly potent drug from penetrating rats' brains.

Fentanyl at...

Subscribe to view this content.

 
Do you have a tip or sensitive material to share with GGI? Are you a journalist, researcher or independent blogger and want to write for us? You can reach us at [email protected].