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New type of neuron that plays key role in nicotine addiction found

November 17, 2014 by

The brain’s reward and stress systems are actually linked, scientists have discovered. 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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