Irdaover 6 years ago

An enzymatic approach reverses nicotine dependence, decreases compulsive-like intake, and prevents relapse

Scientists gave nicotine-dependent rats an engineered enzyme that breaks down nicotine in the bloodstream before it can reach the brain. Treatment quickly reduced the animals' motivation to take nicotine, reversed their signs of nicotine dependence, and kept them from relapsing. Read full article...