Feature Chemistry Nicotine’s new appeal Mimicking the addictive compound’s action in the brain could lead to new drugs for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and schizophrenia Share this:FacebookTwitterPocketRedditPrintEmail By Laura Beil October 24, 2008 at 12:33 pm This article is only available to Science News subscribers. Subscribers, enter your e-mail address to access our archives. Client key* E-mail* Log in Not a subscriber? Science News is a nonprofit. Support us by subscribing now. Subscribe