This Is a Neuron on Nicotine
Researchers have developed a protein sensor which allows for the observation of nicotine's movement in cells. ... Read More...
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Engineered Enzyme Eliminates Nicotine Addiction in Preclinical Tests
Researchers have engineered a new enzyme that breaks down nicotine in the bloodstream before it reaches the brain. The treatment reduces the urge to smoke and reverses signs of nicotine dependence, preventing relapse.... Read More...
Researchers Develop Drugs with Potential to Curb Smoking
Researchers have developed more than a dozen new potential drug candidates they believe have the potential to curb smoking addiction by slowing how nicotine is broken down in the body.... Read More...
Nicotine Alters Neurotransmission in Habit Forming Brain Region
According to a new study, nicotine reduces dorsal striatal output, underlying the urge to smoke and making it difficult to quite the addiction.... Read More...
Brain Research Points the Way to New Treatments for Nicotine Addiction
Researchers have identified specific chemical changes in the brain that drive nicotine addiction. The findings could lead to new treatments to help break the addiction.... Read More...
Why Gut Bacteria and Gender May Impact Nicotine Addiction
Researchers reveal a surprising association between nicotine addiction and gut bacteria. Gender smoking patterns and the effect nicotine has on a person may be a result of how the gut-brain relationship is impacted by nicotine.... Read More...
Gene That Influences Nicotine Dependence Identified
Researchers have identified a genetic variant associated with an increased risk of nicotine dependence.... Read More...
How One Drug Could Affect Pain, Memory and Nicotine Addiction
Researchers are developing a drug that enhances the function of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. The drug could have three different applications in relieving pain, slowing memory loss in aging people and as a smoking cessation medication.... Read More...
Nicotine Normalizes Brain Activity Deficits That Are Key to Schizophrenia
Study sheds light on how nicotine affects the brains of those with schizophrenia, and why those with the disease tend to be heavy smokers.... Read More...
Basal Forebrain Linked to Appetite Control and Nicotine Addiction
A new study opens the door for new treatments to help treat obesity and other eating disorders.... Read More...
Breakthrough in Mapping Nicotine Addiction Could Help Improve Treatment
Researchers have crystallized a protein that could hold the answer as to how nicotine addiction occurs in the brain.... Read More...
Recovery of Dopamine Function Emerges With Recovery From Smoking
Researchers report smoking related deficits in dopamine return to normal three months after quitting.... Read More...