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·February 16, 2017·3 min read

Smokers’ Memories Could Help Them Quit

Nostalgia evoking PSAs could help in the fight against smoking, researchers report.

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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.

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·October 3, 2016·4 min read

New Treatment for Depressed Smokers Trying to Quit

Researchers have pinpointed why quitting smoking is more difficult for people who are depressed.

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.

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Featured Genetics Neurology

·October 1, 2016·6 min read

Smoking Leaves a Historical Footprint in DNA

Researchers report DNA methylation could be an important sign that reveals a person's smoking history, even years after they have quit.

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·September 13, 2016·3 min read

Children’s Willpower Linked to Smoking Habits Later in Life

Researchers report children with low self control at the age of 10 were more likely to take up smoking as adolescence and had higher rates of smoking during adulthood.

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·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.

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Featured Neuroscience

·July 28, 2016·4 min read

Recovery of Dopamine Function Emerges With Recovery From Smoking

Researchers report smoking related deficits in dopamine return to normal three months after quitting.

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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.

Featured Neurology

·April 21, 2016·5 min read

Finding Sleep’s Sweet Spot

Those who sleep and rise earlier appear to have better cardiovascular health, a new study reports.

Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·February 18, 2016·5 min read

Alzheimer’s Drug Could Help Smokers Quit

According to a new study, acetylcholinesterase inhibitors commonly used to help treat Alzheimer's disease appear to help smokers reduce cigarette consumption.

Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·February 17, 2016·5 min read

Key Brain Areas for Quitting Smoking Activated by Graphic Cigarette Warnings

A new study reports viewing graphic anti-smoking images on cigarette packs triggers brain activity in areas associated with emotion, memory and decision making.