FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 19, 2019·3 min readMetabolite may play a role in nicotine addictionThe metabolite cotinine may be amplifying, or contributing to, the addictive properties of nicotine, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 26, 2019·4 min readSmoking During Pregnancy Increases ADHD Risk 3 FoldA new study links prenatal smoking with a significantly increased risk of a child developing ADHD later in life. The study found higher cotinine levels in the mother's blood during pregnancy increased the risk of her child being diagnosed with ADHD three fold.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 18, 2015·4 min readNicotine Metabolite Amplifies Action of the Primary Chemical Messenger for Memory and LearningA new study reports nicotine's primary metabolite supports memory and learning by amplifying the action of a primary chemical messenger in both.Read More
