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Nicotine Rush Hinges on Sugar in Neurons
July 1, 2007When nicotine binds to a neuron, how does the cell know to send the signal that announces a smoker’s high? As with other questions involving good sensations, the answer appears to be sugar. A USC study appearing with a… more>
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Smokers Quit After Brain Region Damage
January 25, 2007Smokers with a damaged insula – a region in the brain linked to emotion and feelings – quit smoking easily and immediately, according to a study in the Jan. 26 issue of the journal Science. The study provides… more>
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