The thinking was that the tobacco smoke would provide warmth and stimulation. Many people think of plants as nice-looking greens. Essential for clean air, yes, but simple organisms. A step change ...

Last month, a monoclonal antibody produced in the leaves of tobacco plants entered phase I clinical trials in the United Kingdom. The antibody, known as P2G12, recognizes an HIV surface protein and is ...

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 ...