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·September 21, 2016·4 min read

Could Nicotine Help Protect The Aging Brain?

When given independently from tobacco, nicotine appears to help protect the aging brain, a new study reports.

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·February 26, 2019·4 min read

Smoking During Pregnancy Increases ADHD Risk 3 Fold

A 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.

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·September 27, 2013·3 min read

Research Attributes High Rates of Smoking Among Mentally Ill to Addiction Vulnerability

New research indicates mental illness could make the brain more susceptible to smoking and nicotine addiction.

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·January 14, 2019·3 min read

Pain and Substance Abuse Interact in a Vicious Cycle

Being in pain and taking illicit substances can lead to a vicious cycle that ultimately worsens and maintains both addiction and pain.

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·July 19, 2022·6 min read

A Genetic Architecture Underlying Alcohol and Cigarette Abuse

Genes associated with alcohol and smoking addiction are over-represented in specific neurons, a new study reports. Researchers found genes associated with smoking were also linked to pain perception and food response while genes linked to alcohol addiction were associated with stress and learning.

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·October 29, 2018·4 min read

Making Mice Lose Weight by Imitating Effects From Cold and Nicotine

By stimulating cold and nicotine receptors, researchers successfully improved metabolism in mice, helping them to lose weight. Further studies will investigate whether the same results can be achieved in humans.

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·May 7, 2024·7 min read

Combined Cannabis and Nicotine Use Amplifies Pregnancy Risks

A new study highlights the compounded risks of using both cannabis and nicotine during pregnancy. The research reveals that simultaneous use of these substances significantly increases the chances of adverse newborn outcomes, such as preterm delivery, small gestational size, and infant mortality.

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Featured Genetics

·January 7, 2016·4 min read

Nicotine Consumption Affected by Small Changes in DNA

Researchers determine how small changes in a particular region of the genome can alter nicotine consumption.

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·June 9, 2011·2 min read

Nicotine Triggered Appetite Suppression Site Identified in Brain

It is widely known that smoking inhibits appetite, but what is not known, is what triggers this process in the...

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·March 29, 2026·7 min read

Nicotine Vapes Outperform Patches and Gum for Quitters

A major overview of 14 systematic reviews confirms that nicotine e-cigarettes are more effective for quitting smoking than patches, gum, or behavioral support. Researchers say the evidence is now "clear and consistent."

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·October 17, 2022·4 min read

Nicotine Dose in a Single Cigarette Blocks Estrogen Production in Women’s Brains

The dose of nicotine from a single cigarette blocks estrogen production in the brain, causing behavioral changes. Findings may shed new light on why quitting smoking may be more difficult for women than men.

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·October 25, 2024·4 min read

Individual Reward-Seeking Predicts Nicotine Response

A new study finds that individualistic reward-seeking behaviors in mice can predict their responses to nicotine. Conducted in a semi-natural environment called Souris-City, the research observed how male mice developed distinct reward-seeking strategies when isolated from peers.

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Could Nicotine Help Protect The Aging Brain?

Smoking During Pregnancy Increases ADHD Risk 3 Fold

Research Attributes High Rates of Smoking Among Mentally Ill to Addiction Vulnerability

Pain and Substance Abuse Interact in a Vicious Cycle

A Genetic Architecture Underlying Alcohol and Cigarette Abuse

Making Mice Lose Weight by Imitating Effects From Cold and Nicotine

Combined Cannabis and Nicotine Use Amplifies Pregnancy Risks

Nicotine Consumption Affected by Small Changes in DNA

Nicotine Triggered Appetite Suppression Site Identified in Brain

Nicotine Vapes Outperform Patches and Gum for Quitters

Nicotine Dose in a Single Cigarette Blocks Estrogen Production in Women’s Brains

Individual Reward-Seeking Predicts Nicotine Response

Cannabis Destroys Sleep Quality

Genetic Risk for Anorexia May Begin Outside the Brain

Higher BMI Linked to Longer Survival After a Dementia Diagnosis

Can We Predict Hearing Loss Long Before Symptoms Ever Start?

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