Publications
Academic research and scientific contributions by Dr. Felix Effah
E-cigarette Research
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A comprehensive systematic review examining how different e-liquid flavors affect lung health, providing critical insights for public health policy and e-cigarette regulations.
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This research evaluates the toxicity of various e-cigarette flavors on human lung cells, with special focus on how cinnamon flavoring may cause harm through specific cellular pathways.
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This research investigates the toxicity of common e-cigarette carrier liquids, examining their health impacts when heated and inhaled.
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This study reveals how different e-cigarette device specifications and liquid formulations affect the toxicity of the aerosol produced.
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This research demonstrates how high-resistance coils in e-cigarettes increase heavy metal release, leading to increased oxidative stress in lung cells.
Neuropharmacology
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This study investigates how the endocannabinoid system changes throughout the aging process, with particular attention to middle age, revealing important implications for age-related neurological conditions.
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This study explores how gut microbiota influences oxytocin receptors in the brain differently based on sex, revealing important connections in the gut-brain axis during development.
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This study characterizes a new mouse model for studying µ-opioid receptors, providing valuable insights for research on pain management and addiction.
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This research reveals how gut microbiota differently affects opioid receptors in the brain based on sex, with implications for pain perception and addiction vulnerability.
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This research tracks how oxytocin and opioid receptors change differently with age in the brain, providing insights into age-related changes in social behavior and pain perception.
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This study documents how important brain receptors decrease with age, contributing to our understanding of age-related changes in pain perception and social behavior.
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This early research explores how gut bacteria influence the development of important brain receptors, laying groundwork for understanding the gut-brain connection.
3D Lung Modelling
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This research utilizes advanced 3D lung models to evaluate the toxicological effects of flavored e-cigarette aerosols, providing more physiologically relevant insights than traditional cell culture methods.
Toxicology
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This cutting-edge research examines how a new nicotine alternative increases harmful oxidative stress and cell damage in lung cells, raising concerns about its safety.
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This review compares the toxicity profiles of two emerging nicotine alternatives, providing crucial information for regulators and public health officials.
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This study demonstrates how genetic differences influence inflammatory responses to cigarette smoke, explaining why some individuals may be more susceptible to smoking-related diseases.
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This comprehensive review examines the health impacts of various THC compounds found in vaping products, addressing a critical gap in public health knowledge.