FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·July 12, 2015·4 min readIncreased Risk of Schizophrenia for Cigarette SmokersA new study reports on a link between cigarette smoking and an increased risk of developing schizophrenia.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 13, 2015·4 min readBrain Wired For Success in Those Who Permanently Quit SmokingAccording to new research, there is greater connectivity between certain brain regions in people who successfully quit smoking.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 11, 2015·3 min readCombining Menthol and Nicotine Desensitizes Airway ReceptorsA new study reports coupling menthol with nicotine acts to desensitize receptors in the lungs and airways.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·March 23, 2015·2 min readHarmful Effects of Smoking Reflected in Facial Movements of Unborn BabiesNeuroimaging study finds higher rates of mouth movements in unborn babies of mothers who smoke.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 10, 2015·3 min readSmoking Thins Vital Part of BrainLong term smoking could cause cortical thinning, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 10, 2014·3 min readSmoking Lights up Brain’s Response Differently in Men and WomenCigarette smoking activates dopamine driven satisfaction and pleasure responses differently between the sexes, a neuroimaging study finds.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 3, 2014·2 min readTobacco Smoke Toxin Could Increase Pain in Spinal Cord Injury and Worsen MSAcrolein, a toxin found in cigarette smoke can exacerbate pain and worsen symptoms of multiple sclerosis, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·December 3, 2014·4 min readBrain Activity after Smokers Quit Predicts Chances of RelapsingWorking memory system disruptions can cause smokers who quit to relapse within days, a neuroimaging study finds.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 13, 2014·3 min readReward Response May Demonstrate Why Quitting Smoking Is Harder for SomeResearchers identify an aspect of brain activity that helps to predict the effectiveness of a reward-based strategy as motivation to quit smoking.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·March 12, 2014·4 min readNicotine Withdrawal Weakens Brain Connections Tied to Self Control Over Cigarette CravingsNew research suggests the high relapse rate in smokers could be explained by diminished connectivity in key brain networks.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 2, 2014·2 min readWant a Good Night’s Sleep in the New Year? Quit SmokingA new study reports smoking disrupts the circadian rhythm in both the brain and lungs.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 1, 2013·2 min readSmoking During Pregnancy May Increase Risk of Bipolar Disorder in OffspringA new study suggests a link between prenatal tobacco exposure and an increased risk of developing bipolar disorder in adult offspring.Read More
