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·August 7, 2015·3 min read

Stubbing Out Smoking: Nicotine Blocking Enzyme Takes Reward Out of Smoking

Researchers discover an enzyme that seeks and destroys nicotine before it hits the brain. The discovery could lead to new therapies to help people quit smoking.

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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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Stubbing Out Smoking: Nicotine Blocking Enzyme Takes Reward Out of Smoking

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Stubbing Out Smoking: Nicotine Blocking Enzyme Takes Reward Out of Smoking

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

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