Two examples were RJ Reynoldss development projects designed to incorporate the beta-carotene gene, control nicotine levels, and genetically modify the tobacco plant in other ways97 100 and Philip Morriss development of specific molecules (antisense RNA) to decrease carcinogenic tobacco-specific nitrosamines.101 Use of Beneficial Additives A 1981 surgeon generals report, The Changing Cigarette , expressed concern about cigarette additives causing additional or new health care risks.102 (pp6, 8, 5152, 99100) After the publication of that report, incorporation of beneficial additives into cigarettes was discussed at a pair of Philip Morris meetings in 1981.103 In addition to scientists and other research and development personnel from Philip Morris, Hamish Maxwell, the CEO and president of Philip Morris, attended the meetings
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Tobacco addiction and the dysregulation of brain stress systems
