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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.

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·January 14, 2016·3 min read

Motor Skills Affected by Alcohol in E-Cigarettes

A new study reports some commercially available e-cigarette liquids contain enough alcohol to impact motor function.

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Featured Genetics

·January 13, 2016·5 min read

Decreasing Nicotine Consumption by Flipping a Molecular ‘Switch’

Researchers have discovered a lipid that may act as a 'switch' to increase or decrease the motivation to consume nicotine.

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Featured Genetics

·January 7, 2016·4 min read

Nicotine Consumption Affected by Small Changes in DNA

Researchers determine how small changes in a particular region of the genome can alter nicotine consumption.

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Featured Psychology

·October 27, 2015·4 min read

Study Helps Explain Why Many Alcohol Drinkers are Also Smokers

A new study reports nicotine reduces the sleep inducing effects of alcohol.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·September 9, 2015·6 min read

Shedding Light on Earliest Stages of Nicotine Addiction with ‘Never Smokers’

A new study could help identify those most vulnerable to nicotine and help find new ways to prevent or treat addiction.

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Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·September 8, 2015·3 min read

Continued Smoking Accelerates Progression of Multiple Sclerosis

According to a new study, continued smoking after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis can lead to an acceleration in the progression of the disease.