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·August 21, 2020·3 min read

Nicotine Withdrawal in Zebrafish Offers Clues to Human Addiction

The way zebrafish respond to repeated exposure and withdrawal from nicotine mirrors more complex human responses during withdrawal.

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·August 3, 2020·3 min read

Green Apple Flavor in Vapes Enhances Nicotine Reward

Common green apple flavorant farnesene enhances nicotine reward in mouse models. The flavorant is also rewarding on its own. Researchers say with or without nicotine, flavored vapes, especially those containing farnesene, pose potential neurological risks, including addiction.

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·March 30, 2020·3 min read

Gene involved in nicotine addiction identified

Study implicated the Slit3 gene in nicotine addiction.

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·December 4, 2019·4 min read

Coffee, nicotine and amphetamines activate ‘hot spots’ in the fetal brain

Episodic exposure to nicotine, caffeine, and amphetamines triggers malfunctions in the fetal brain, specifically affecting the development of the indusium griseum.

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·August 6, 2019·5 min read

Sleep interrupted: What’s keeping us up at night?

Consuming nicotine and alcohol four hours before bedtime causes worse sleep continuity and sleep disruptions. Surprisingly, researchers found no link between caffeine consumption four hours before sleep and sleep disturbances for most people.

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·June 25, 2019·2 min read

Smokers may have impaired neuroimmune function

Smokers may have reduced neuroimmune function compared to their non-smoking peers. Researchers report restoring the immune system may benefit smokers. Immune dysfunction is linked to cognitive dysfunction.

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·June 5, 2019·2 min read

Tobacco increases risk of schizophrenia and psychosis

Meta-analysis finds a two-fold increased risk of developing schizophrenia and psychosis amongst those who smoke tobacco. Researchers speculate nicotine is most likely responsible for the link. They suggest future research looks at the link between e-cigarettes and a possible increased risk of psychosis in young adults, the largest consumer group for the products.

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·April 19, 2019·3 min read

Metabolite may play a role in nicotine addiction

The metabolite cotinine may be amplifying, or contributing to, the addictive properties of nicotine, researchers report.

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·March 31, 2019·4 min read

Novel study links fetal exposure to nicotine and sudden infant death syndrome

In utero exposure to nicotine could increase the risk of sudden infant death syndrome, researchers report. The findings raise concerns about both smoking and the use of nicotine replacement therapies during pregnancy.

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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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·February 7, 2019·5 min read

This Is a Neuron on Nicotine

Researchers have developed a protein sensor which allows for the observation of nicotine's movement in cells.

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·February 6, 2019·3 min read

Nicotine Exposure During Pregnancy Alters Dopamine Neurons and Genes in Newborns

A new study reports chronic nicotine exposure during pregnancy alters the genetics and dopamine neurons of newborns. The findings could help researchers develop a possible cure for nicotine addiction.