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July 2021 in “Basic & Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology” Melatonin may protect ear cells from damage caused by nicotine.
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February 2013 in “Neuroscience Letters” The study investigated the effects of the neurosteroid allopregnanolone (ALLO) on nicotine withdrawal in mice. Mice subjected to chronic nicotine injections exhibited severe withdrawal symptoms, including somatic signs, anxiety, and reduced locomotion. However, pretreatment with ALLO or progesterone significantly mitigated these symptoms, an effect reversed by inhibitors of neurosteroid biosynthesis. ALLO administration during withdrawal did not affect withdrawal signs, suggesting its role in the development of nicotine dependence rather than withdrawal expression. The findings indicated that ALLO could be a potential pharmacological target for preventing nicotine relapse.
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December 2011 in “Nature” The circadian clock in skin cells controls their growth and rest cycles.
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September 2008 in “Annual Review of Genomics and Human Genetics” The document concludes that the fast-growing direct-to-consumer genetic testing market lacks sufficient regulation, posing risks to consumers due to questionable test quality and accuracy.
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August 2008 in “Sociology of Health and Illness” The conclusion is that the increasing use of drugs for lifestyle reasons is a complex issue influenced by corporate profit, consumer behavior, and the medicalization of everyday life, with potential negative effects on personal well-being.