K. C. Rice

Effects of access condition on substance use disorder-like phenotypes in male and female rats self-administering MDPV or cocaine

This study compares SUD-like phenotypes in rats self-administering MDPV or cocaine under different access conditions, finding MDPV induces more severe phenotypes than cocaine under short-access.

Impacts of Self-Administered 3,4-Methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV) Alone, and in Combination with Caffeine, on Recognition Memory and Striatal Monoamine Neurochemistry in Male Sprague-Dawley Rats: Comparisons with Methamphetamine and Cocaine

This study examines the effects of MDPV and MDPV+caffeine on recognition memory and striatal monoamine levels in rats, comparing them to methamphetamine and cocaine.

Cardiovascular and Locomotor Effects of Binary Mixtures of Common Bath Salts Constituents: Studies with Methylone, MDPV, and Caffeine in Rats

This study examines the cardiovascular and locomotor effects of binary mixtures of methylone, MDPV, and caffeine in rats, finding sub-additive and additive interactions among the drugs.

Alternate routes to mnm5s2U synthesis in Gram-positive bacteria

This paper identifies a novel pathway for mnm5s2U synthesis in Gram-positive bacteria, revealing alternative biosynthetic mechanisms involving the MnmL enzyme.

Environmental Triggers of lrgA Expression in Streptococcus mutans

This study identifies environmental triggers for lrgA expression in Streptococcus mutans using microfluidics and single-cell imaging, finding that extracellular pyruvate, glucose, and oxygen regulate its activation.