FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 5, 2021·5 min readThe Mother of All Cannabinoids: Anti-seizure Compounds Discovered in CannabisScientists have identified three acidic cannabinoids in cannabis that reduces seizure activity in mouse models of Dravet syndrome.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPain·July 14, 2021·4 min readCannabis Terpenes Provide Pain Relief and Contribute to ‘Entourage Effect’Cannabis terpenes, the part of the plant which provides aroma and flavor, may provide therapeutic benefits in controlling pain, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 8, 2021·5 min readNovel Study of High-Potency Cannabis Shows Some Memory EffectsStudy reveals high-potency cannabis does not impact decision-making performance but does affect memory in relation to free recall, source memory, and false memories.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePain·June 29, 2021·6 min readTHC May Mellow Cooking Pot Bound LobstersResearchers investigate whether vaporized THC, the psychoactive compound in cannabis, alters behaviors and pain responses in lobsters bound for the boiling pot.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 18, 2021·4 min readTiny Cannabis Capsules Could Help Treat Alzheimer’s, MS, and TBIA newly developed cannabidiol capsule can be absorbed by the body faster and penetrate the brain more quickly in mouse models of neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis and TBI.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 2, 2021·5 min readEarly Exposure to Cannabis Compounds Reduces Later Neural ActivityA new study in Zebrafish reveals exposure to compounds found in cannabis during the early stages of development was linked to a significant drop in neural activity later in life.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 13, 2021·3 min readTeam Tests Medical Marijuana as Possible Therapy for Chronic ItchA new case study reveals medical marijuana may provide rapid relief for sufferers of chronic itch. Researchers say THC attaches itself to brain receptors that influence the nervous system. This reduces inflammation and nervous system activity, leading to a reduction in itch sensation.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 14, 2021·4 min readGenetic Predisposition to Schizophrenia May Increase Risk of Psychosis From Cannabis UseWhile cannabis users reported more psychotic experiences than non-users generally, the effect was more pronounced in those with a genetic risk factor for schizophrenia.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesVisual Neuroscience·April 13, 2021·3 min readSmoking Cannabis Significantly Impairs VisionSmoking marijuana affects several key visual functions, including 3D vision and contrast sensitivity. However, 90% of cannabis users believe the drug has either no, or minimal, effect on their visual abilities.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·March 9, 2021·6 min readCBD Reduces Plaque and Improves Cognition in Model of Familial Alzheimer’sA two-week course of CBD helps normalize and restore the function of two proteins associated with reducing amyloid-beta accumulation in mouse models of familial Alzheimer's disease. CBD also reduces levels of IL-6, an immune protein associated with inflammation in Alzheimer's patients.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 28, 2021·3 min readFrequent Cannabis Use by Young People Linked to Decline in IQFrequent cannabis use was associated with a two point decline in IQ. The decline was primarily related to verbal IQ.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePainPsychology·January 8, 2021·8 min readMore Than Half of People Using Cannabis for Pain Experience Multiple Withdrawal SymptomsPeople who use cannabis as a form of pain management report sleeplessness, nausea, and changes in mood or behavior when they go a significant time without using the drug.Read More
