Brain scans reveal sex differences in Smokers' glutamate levels
NCT ID NCT05279053
First seen Mar 21, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This study looked at how smoking and quitting overnight affect a brain chemical called glutamate in men and women. Researchers scanned the brains of 58 smokers to measure glutamate in key areas linked to withdrawal. They also checked hormone levels in women to see if they play a role. The goal was to better understand sex differences in smoking addiction.
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UCLA Semel Institute
Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States
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