Vaping flavorings found to alter lung function at cellular level
Certain flavorings used in electronic cigarette liquids may alter important cellular functions in lung tissue, according to new research presented…
Passive smoking and litter could explain high levels of nicotine found in spices, herbal teas, and medicinal plants
Despite the fact that nicotine insecticides were banned in 2009, European researchers say that high concentrations of nicotine are still…
Can nicotine transmit disease through multiple generations?
Nicotine creates heritable epigenetic marks on the genome, say Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute scientists who contend that a grandparent’s…
Nicotine receptor gets blame for Internet addiction
Internet addiction has a physiological basis, according to German researchers who say a variant of the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor makes…
Nicotine patches reduce senior moments
Older people may benefit from the regular use of nicotine patches, according to a study that showed improvements in memory…
Nicotine receptors found to play key role in social behaviors
Scientists say that the nicotine receptors in the brain play an important role in social interactions and the ability to…
Pollinators make a beeline for caffeine and nicotine
Bees prefer nectar containing nicotine and caffeine over nectar without these substances and researchers from the University of Haifa think…
Insects Keep Coming Back For Nicotine-Laden Pollen
It isn’t just humans that have problems with nicotine. Researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology have found…