NextNPS-UB @nextnps-ub.bsky.social · 17/07/2026Congratulations to Dr. Edurne Urquizu on successfully defending her PhD yesterday! 🎉 Her research advances new therapies for acute neurotoxicity caused by organophosphorus compounds, paving the way for more effective treatments. 👏🧠🔬 000
NextNPS-UB @nextnps-ub.bsky.social · 04/07/2026Out latest study is now published in Archives of Toxicology! Structure–activity relationship of synthetic cathinones: integrated in silico, in vitro, and in vivo studies of α-PiHP analogues Read it here: link.springer.com/article/10.1...link.springer.comStructure–activity relationship of synthetic cathinones: integrated in silico, in vitro, and in vivo studies of α-PiHP analogues - Archives of ToxicologySynthetic cathinones represent the main group of emerging psychostimulants consumed worldwide. Structural modifications of these compounds have led to pyrovalerones, potent dopamine transporter (DAT) ... 000
NextNPS-UB @nextnps-ub.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Join us on July 9 at the Faculty of Pharmacy and Food Sciences (UB, Barcelona) for the symposium "From Classical to Novel Psychoactive Substances: Toxicological Risks and Therapeutic Opportunities". Featuring researchers from across Europe sharing the latest advances in NPS and psychedelic research. 001
Reposted by NextNPS-UBIBUB @ibub-ub.bsky.social · 03/03/2026#ArticleOfTheMonth I March 2026 ✒️Neuropharmacology of halogenated DMT analogs: psychoplastogenic and antidepressant properties of 5-Br-DMT, a psychedelic derivative with low hallucinogenic potential 🔗Access the full article here 👉 www.nature.com/articles/s41... @ub.edu @farmaciaub.bsky.social 032
NextNPS-UB @nextnps-ub.bsky.social · 06/05/2026Our PhD candidates Berta Fumàs and Martalu D. Pazos have participated in the Universitat de Barcelona “Presenta la teva tesi en 4 minuts” competition, presenting their research in a concise and engaging format. Well done! 000
NextNPS-UB @nextnps-ub.bsky.social · 21/04/2026🎓 Congratulations to our PhD candidate Martalu D. Pazos, who will represent the University of Barcelona in the international 3 Minute Thesis competition (Coimbra Group)! A fantastic achievement and a great opportunity to share her research with a broad audience 👏 001
NextNPS-UB @nextnps-ub.bsky.social · 21/01/2026Excited to share our new publication: Neurochemical and Behavioral Evidence of High Abuse Liability of 3F-NEB, a Novel Synthetic Cathinone Grateful for the support and teamwork during this journey. @msolinas.bsky.social Read it here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...sciencedirect.comNeurochemical and Behavioral Evidence of High Abuse Liability of 3F-NEB, a Novel Synthetic CathinoneSynthetic cathinones constitute a major class of New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) with significant abuse potential. Within this class, 3F-N-ethylbuph… 012
NextNPS-UB @nextnps-ub.bsky.social · 09/12/2025Check out our new article on the neuroprotective effects of AD4 against paraoxon intoxication. Read it here 📖: www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/14... Congratulations Edurne and team!!🎉mdpi.com 000
NextNPS-UB @nextnps-ub.bsky.social · 08/12/2025Next-Generation MDMA Analogue SDMA: Pharmacological and Metabolic Insights Read it here: pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...pubs.acs.orgNext-Generation MDMA Analogue SDMA: Pharmacological and Metabolic Insights3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), commonly known as ecstasy, shows promise in treating depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), resulting in breakthrough status. However, concerns... 000
NextNPS-UB @nextnps-ub.bsky.social · 18/11/2025Our new study regarding the psychoplastogenic properties and antidepressant effects of 25C-NBF, a selective 5-HT2A agonist, was published a few days ago in Molecular Psychiatry! Huge thanks to the whole team! www.nature.com/articles/s41... @farmaciaub.bsky.social @ub.edunature.comThe psychedelic phenethylamine 25C-NBF, a selective 5-HT2A agonist, shows psychoplastogenic properties and rapid antidepressant effects in male rodents - Molecular PsychiatryMolecular Psychiatry - The psychedelic phenethylamine 25C-NBF, a selective 5-HT2A agonist, shows psychoplastogenic properties and rapid antidepressant effects in male rodents 011
Reposted by NextNPS-UBNúria Nadal-Gratacós @nurianadalg.bsky.social · 14/11/2025Our new study characterizes 25C-NBF as a selective 5-HT2A agonist with psychoplastogenic and rapid antidepressant-like effects in rodents. So excited to see this work published in Molecular Psychiatry! Read it here: www.nature.com/articles/s41...nature.comThe psychedelic phenethylamine 25C-NBF, a selective 5-HT2A agonist, shows psychoplastogenic properties and rapid antidepressant effects in male rodents - Molecular PsychiatryMolecular Psychiatry - The psychedelic phenethylamine 25C-NBF, a selective 5-HT2A agonist, shows psychoplastogenic properties and rapid antidepressant effects in male rodents 022
Reposted by NextNPS-UBThe Conversation ES @es.theconversation.com · 29/10/2025¿Imagina poder comprar una droga por internet y que llegue a su casa por correo? Pues la opción existe. Y no es una sola, sino cientos. @ub.edu theconversation.comNuevas drogas: baratas, “legales” y a un clic de distanciaEn estos momentos se venden por internet drogas sintéticas diseñadas para imitar los efectos de otras drogas más conocidas, como el cannabis, la cocaína o el éxtasis (MDMA), pero modificando ligeramente su estructura química para esquivar las leyes existentes. 001
NextNPS-UB @nextnps-ub.bsky.social · 27/10/2025La I Jornada d’Investigació Psicodèlica va ser tot un èxit! 👏 Hi va poder haver un diàleg molt interessant entre preclínics i clínics, on es va posar de manifest el gran potencial terapèutic que tenen aquests compostos. Moltes gràcies a tots!! #PsychedeliCare 010
NextNPS-UB @nextnps-ub.bsky.social · 23/10/2025In this study, we characterize how halogenated DMT analogs, especially 5-Br-DMT, can trigger neuroplasticity and antidepressant-like effects while minimizing hallucinations. 000
NextNPS-UB @nextnps-ub.bsky.social · 23/10/2025We’re thrilled to share our paper, recently published in Molecular Psychiatry: “Neuropharmacology of halogenated DMT analogs: psychoplastogenic and antidepressant properties of 5-Br-DMT, a psychedelic derivative with low hallucinogenic potential” nature.comNeuropharmacology of halogenated DMT analogs: psychoplastogenic and antidepressant properties of 5-Br-DMT, a psychedelic derivative with low hallucinogenic potential - Molecular PsychiatryMolecular Psychiatry - Neuropharmacology of halogenated DMT analogs: psychoplastogenic and antidepressant properties of 5-Br-DMT, a psychedelic derivative with low hallucinogenic potential 011
Reposted by NextNPS-UBNúria Nadal-Gratacós @nurianadalg.bsky.social · 13/10/2025Excited to share that our book chapter “Psychedelics for the Treatment of Substance Use Disorder” is now published in Psychedelic Drugs – Therapeutic and Recreational Use (IntechOpen)! Read it here: www.intechopen.com/online-first...intechopen.comPsychedelics for the Treatment of Substance Use Disorder<p id="p1">Substance Use Disorder (SUD) is a chronic, relapsing mental health condition characterized by compulsive substance use despite harmful consequences. According to the World Health Organizati... 001
NextNPS-UB @nextnps-ub.bsky.social · 11/10/2025Our PhD student Martalu D. Pazos is presenting her poster today at #ECNP2025 ! If you are interested in the psychistumulant and addictive effects of novel second-generation synthetic cathinones, come say hi at PS01-0004 🧠💊 000
NextNPS-UB @nextnps-ub.bsky.social · 06/10/2025Ens fa molta il·lusió participar en la I Jornada d’Investigació Psicodèlica, on presentarem alguns dels nostres darrers resultats. Creiem que és una gran oportunitat per donar veu a noves opcions terapèutiques basades en l’evidència científica. No us ho perdeu! 010
NextNPS-UB @nextnps-ub.bsky.social · 19/09/2025📢 Nuevo artículo de divulgación publicado en @es.theconversation.com : Los nitazenos, el peligroso relevo del fentanilo en la crisis de los opioides sintéticos 👉 theconversation.com/los-nitazeno...theconversation.comLos nitazenos, el peligroso relevo del fentanilo en la crisis de los opioides sintéticosLa tercera ola de opioides sintéticos la protagonizan los nitazenos, hasta 10 veces más potentes que el fentanilo. Esta elevada potencia puede tener implicaciones dramáticas para la salud pública, ya ... 000
NextNPS-UB @nextnps-ub.bsky.social · 28/07/2025Huge congrats to Dr. Pol Puigseslloses for successfully defending his PhD last Friday — the first psychedelic-themed thesis from our group! 🍄 We’re proud of you! #PhDDefense #Psychedelics 011
Reposted by NextNPS-UBOlga Valverde @ovalverdelab.bsky.social · 04/07/2025Me siento muy afortunada de compartir con vosotros el vídeo de mi participación en: www.tedxcadizuniversity.com/ “Vivir sin drogas, sanar con drogas” 👇 youtu.be/xicRrTlXjh4?...tedxcadizuniversity.comTEDxCádizUniversityTEDxCádizUniversity 2025 es un evento con licencia TED y basado en la divulgación del conocimiento. Esta edición estará dedicada a lo prohibido, siempre desde un enfoque amplio que dará cabida a difer... 011
NextNPS-UB @nextnps-ub.bsky.social · 12/06/2025One of @nurianadalg.bsky.social ‘s undergraduate students surprised her with this fantastic 3D model of the tail suspension test! 🐭🤩 We love seeing such creativity and appreciation from our students. 011
NextNPS-UB @nextnps-ub.bsky.social · 12/05/2025Big congrats to our PhD student Martalu D. Pazos for winning the science communication contest (Four Minutes Thesis) at the III Doctoral Research and Dissemination Day at the @ub.edu 🎉👏 000
NextNPS-UB @nextnps-ub.bsky.social · 11/04/2025Hello Bluesky! 👋 We are a research group from @ub.edu focused on the neuropsychopharmacology of emerging psychostimulants and psychedelics. Our work bridges neuroscience and toxicology to better understand how these compounds affect the brain🧠. 121