TSRI Researchers Discover New Type of Neuron that Plays Key Role in Nicotine Addiction

Monday, November 17, 2014 - 11:30 in Psychology & Sociology

Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute have found that the brain's reward and stress systems are actually linked. Their findings show that in the core of the brain's reward system specific neurons are active both with use of and withdrawal from nicotine.

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