Tobacco kills 8 million people worldwide every year, but imagine if it could be used to make medicine. The idea isn’t unheard ...

While there is little evidence for tobacco being inherently medicinal, its harmfulness was observed even in the 18th century.

This is where tobacco could make a difference. Much like the recombinant cells we currently use, plants can also be genetically engineered to produce pharmaceuticals. Plants, however, only need ...

While there is little evidence for tobacco being inherently medicinal, its harmfulness was observed even in the 18th century. A lot of our modern medications come from plants, like the cancer ...

Some commercials target women by suggesting that white snus offers a discreet “clean” way to feel the benefits of a nicotine ...

Illicit tobacco operations are not run by genuine farmers but by organised crime syndicates. These activities divert vital funds from the community ...

The tobacco plant’s origins can now be traced back to Bolivia, in South America. The people native to this land cultivated the plant and used it as part of their cultural traditions. Between ...