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Discovery of unexpected collagen structure could 'reshape biomedical research'
Collagen, the body's most abundant protein, has long been viewed as a predictable structural component of tissues. However, a new study challenges that notion, revealing an unexpected confirmation in ...
Bacterial species study challenges assumption that structural similarity predicts protein behavior
A new study published in Biochemistry sheds light on how bacteria regulate their genes, challenging long-held assumptions ...
Total synthesis of ibogaine creates new opportunities for studying a psychoactive plant derivative
Ibogaine—a psychoactive plant derivative—has attracted attention for its anti-addictive and anti-depressant properties. But ...
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Nebraska lawmaker proposes tax on alternative nicotine products and vapes
Nebraska State Senator Jana Hughes has introduced a bill that could significantly impact the cost of alternative nicotine ...
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Nicotine’s impact on platelet function: insights into hemostasis mechanisms
Introduction: Traditional Miao and Dai Chinese medicines have used nicotine-rich leaf tobacco to treat traumatic injuries by promoting hemostasis. While nicotine is known to enhance platelet ...
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Molecular mechanism of ergothioneine decoded: Mushroom compound may lead to prolonged health
The international team describes their results and the underlying molecular mechanism in Cell Metabolism. Ergothioneine is a natural compound found in certain fungi such as oyster or shiitake ...
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Statement from the Council of Chief Medical Officers of Health on Nicotine Vaping in Canada as part of National Non-Smoking Week
This National Non-Smoking Week, from January 19-25, we recommend that Canadians needing support to deal with nicotine addiction should speak to their health care provider and seek out proven cessation ...
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Cigarettes with less nicotine may help some smokers quit
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a rule to drastically reduce the amount of nicotine in cigarettes and other combusted tobacco products.
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Zyn nicotine pouches can be marketed in the U.S., the FDA says. What does this mean?
Nicotine is an addictive chemical." As interest in the product exploded thanks to users on TikTok and other social media sites, younger people have been drawn to the products. Philip Morris previously ...
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Is there a link between nicotine and Alzheimer's disease?
Nicotine is the substance in tobacco that makes smoking addictive. Limited studies suggest it could temporarily improve attention and cognitive (thinking) function. However, there is not enough ...
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Nicotine pouches touted as 'Gen Z's favorite accidental weight loss drug' gets FDA approval
Zyn nicotine pouches loved by young people for their appetite-suppressing effects have officially been approved in the US. The FDA said it found the pouches were a safer alternative to cigarettes ...
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FDA 'Closely Monitoring' Zyn Nicotine Pouches After Marketing Approval
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Thursday that it authorized the marketing of Zyn nicotine pouches but will be "closely monitoring youth use." "The FDA's decision recognizes the ...