American researchers at Grinnell College in Iowa may be very close to developing effective treatments for nicotine addiction.
American researchers at Grinnell College in Iowa may be very close to developing effective treatments for nicotine addiction.
Researchers have uncovered a "key" that may "unlock" certain proteins that respond to the poisonous chemical which is found in tobacco.
Scientist Explain Why Nicotine Patch Causes Skin Irritation
Scientists in Europe said they could explain why nicotine patches designed to help smokers kick their habit can cause skin irritation.
Scientists in Europe said they could explain why nicotine patches designed to help smokers kick their habit can cause skin irritation.
Working with his students on the research project, he found that the proteins react to certain "keys".
The researcher believes that the new "lock" may provide new strategies for pharmaceutical companies to design drugs, and an easier way to overcome nicotine addiction.
Nicotine Tricks Brain, Say Researchers
Nicotine, the addictive component in cigarettes, tricks the brain into creating memory associations between environmental cues and smoking behavior, say researchers at Baylor College of Medicine.
Nicotine, the addictive component in cigarettes, tricks the brain into creating memory associations between environmental cues and smoking behavior, say researchers at Baylor College of Medicine.
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Nicotine Replacement Therapy Can Halve The Risk Of Poor Wound Healing In Smokers
Researchers suggest that nicotine replacement therapy at least four weeks before surgery can almost halve the risk of poor wound healing in smokers.
Researchers suggest that nicotine replacement therapy at least four weeks before surgery can almost halve the risk of poor wound healing in smokers.
