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Nicotine is an alkaloid found in the nightshade family of plants (''Solanaceae'') which constitutes approximately 0.6–3.0% of dry weight of tobacco, with biosynthesis taking place in the roots, and accumulating in the leaves.
Passive smoking associated with behavior problems in children and pre-teens

Passive smoking associated with behavior problems in children and pre-teens

Varenicline could increase number who quit smoking

Varenicline could increase number who quit smoking

Researchers test secret herb to stop hot flushes associated with breast cancer

Researchers test secret herb to stop hot flushes associated with breast cancer

Does secondhand smoke increase the risk of cardiovascular disease in children?

Does secondhand smoke increase the risk of cardiovascular disease in children?

Prefrontal cortex in the brain damaged by both alcoholism and chronic smoking

Prefrontal cortex in the brain damaged by both alcoholism and chronic smoking

Link between expectancy, visual cues and the desire to smoke

Link between expectancy, visual cues and the desire to smoke

Nicotine and chemotherapy not a good mix

Nicotine and chemotherapy not a good mix

Smokers assume false sense of safety from ads for low nicotine cigarettes

Smokers assume false sense of safety from ads for low nicotine cigarettes

Real cure for beating insomnia is to find out what is causing it in the first place

Real cure for beating insomnia is to find out what is causing it in the first place

Genetic factors underlie alcohol consumption and may also contribute to nicotine addiction

Genetic factors underlie alcohol consumption and may also contribute to nicotine addiction

Using nicotine gum or patches while still smoking may help smokers quit

Using nicotine gum or patches while still smoking may help smokers quit

Nabi Biopharmaceuticals receives Fast Track status for nicotine vaccine

Nabi Biopharmaceuticals receives Fast Track status for nicotine vaccine

Discovery of compound that reduces hallmark lesions of Alzheimer's disease in mice

Discovery of compound that reduces hallmark lesions of Alzheimer's disease in mice

Simple saliva test may offer a new way to probe the consequences of caffeine coupled with stress

Simple saliva test may offer a new way to probe the consequences of caffeine coupled with stress

Taste genes may yield important information about who smokes and why they smoke

Taste genes may yield important information about who smokes and why they smoke

Alcoholism, smoking and genetics among Plains American Indians

Alcoholism, smoking and genetics among Plains American Indians

Nicotine patch and group support may be the best combination for helping women in public housing to stop smoking

Nicotine patch and group support may be the best combination for helping women in public housing to stop smoking

Thrill seekers at less risk of  Parkinson's disease

Thrill seekers at less risk of Parkinson's disease

Potential universal strategy for treating drug addiction

Potential universal strategy for treating drug addiction

Second-hand smoke levels still worryingly high throughout all areas of pubs

Second-hand smoke levels still worryingly high throughout all areas of pubs

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