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Cryo-EM Structure of the Nicotine Receptor May Lead to New Therapies for Addiction

Neuroscience NewsMay 2, 2018

A detailed 3D structure of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors could help pave the way to developing new treatments for nicotine addiction, researchers report.... Read More...

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Widely Prescribed Diabetes Drug Improves Nicotine Withdrawal Symptoms: Mouse Study

Neuroscience NewsApril 12, 2018

Researchers report Metformin, one of the most widely prescribed drugs for diabetes, helped reduce symptoms associated with nicotine withdrawal in animal models.... Read More...

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Brain Research Points the Way to New Treatments for Nicotine Addiction

Neuroscience NewsDecember 28, 2017

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...

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Nicotine Withdrawal Affects the Brain’s Cognitive System

Neuroscience NewsDecember 10, 2017

Penn State researchers report nicotine withdrawal may blunt working memory and cognitive processing.... Read More...

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Gene That Influences Nicotine Dependence Identified

Neuroscience NewsOctober 11, 2017

Researchers have identified a genetic variant associated with an increased risk of nicotine dependence.... Read More...

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How One Drug Could Affect Pain, Memory and Nicotine Addiction

Neuroscience NewsMay 8, 2017

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...

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Addictive Nut’s Derivatives Could Help Smokers Break the Nicotine Habit

Neuroscience NewsApril 5, 2017

Compound derived from the areca nut could help people to quit smoking, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Not So Sweet? This Is What Happens to the Brain When You Give Up Sugar for Lent

Neuroscience NewsMarch 6, 2017

Decided to cut back on sugary treats? A new article considers why it might not be such a sweet idea for all.... Read More...

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Nicotine Normalizes Brain Activity Deficits That Are Key to Schizophrenia

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 23, 2017

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...

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