FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 12, 2018·4 min readWidely Prescribed Diabetes Drug Improves Nicotine Withdrawal Symptoms: Mouse StudyResearchers report Metformin, one of the most widely prescribed drugs for diabetes, helped reduce symptoms associated with nicotine withdrawal in animal models.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 28, 2017·5 min readBrain Research Points the Way to New Treatments for Nicotine AddictionResearchers 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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FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 6, 2017·6 min readNot So Sweet? This Is What Happens to the Brain When You Give Up Sugar for LentDecided to cut back on sugary treats? A new article considers why it might not be such a sweet idea for all.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·January 23, 2017·4 min readNicotine Normalizes Brain Activity Deficits That Are Key to SchizophreniaStudy 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
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 6, 2016·5 min readMental Illness Genetically Linked to Drug Use and MisuseA new study reports there could be a genetic risk for mental illness in those who are more likely to misuse drugs.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 3, 2016·4 min readBasal Forebrain Linked to Appetite Control and Nicotine AddictionA new study opens the door for new treatments to help treat obesity and other eating disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 3, 2016·5 min readBreakthrough in Mapping Nicotine Addiction Could Help Improve TreatmentResearchers have crystallized a protein that could hold the answer as to how nicotine addiction occurs in the brain.Read More
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