Latest

nicotine

Featured Genetics

·October 11, 2017·4 min read

Gene That Influences Nicotine Dependence Identified

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

Featured Neurology Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Pain

·May 8, 2017·6 min read

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.

Featured Psychology

·April 5, 2017·3 min read

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

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

Image shows candy sprinkles on a woman's lips.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·March 6, 2017·6 min read

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

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

Image shows a person surrounded by smoke.

Featured Genetics Psychology

·January 23, 2017·4 min read

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.

Image shows a depressed man sitting on a street in the dark.

Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·October 6, 2016·5 min read

Mental Illness Genetically Linked to Drug Use and Misuse

A new study reports there could be a genetic risk for mental illness in those who are more likely to misuse drugs.

Image shows the location of the hypothalamus.

Featured Neuroscience

·October 3, 2016·4 min read

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.

Featured Neuroscience

·October 3, 2016·5 min read

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.

Image shows stained brain slice for alpha synuclein.

Featured Neurology

·September 30, 2016·4 min read

Caffeine Based Compounds Show Promise Against Parkinson’s

Researchers have developed two caffeine based compounds that show promise in the fight against Parkinson's disease.

Image shows the molecular structure of nicotine drawn on a black board.

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·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.

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·September 13, 2016·4 min read

Belief About Nicotine Level Influences Cigarette Cravings and Brain Activity

A new study reports believing a cigarette contains nicotine satisfied a smoker's cravings.

Photo of a pregnant woman with a cigarette.

Featured Psychology

·May 25, 2016·4 min read

Smoking During Pregnancy Associated with Increased Risk of Schizophrenia

A new study reports on an increased risk of schizophrenia in the children of mothers who smoked during pregnancy.

1 … 3 4 5 6 7 8