FeaturedNeuroscience·December 6, 2021·4 min readRecent Cannabis Use Linked to Extremes of Nightly Sleep DurationRecent cannabis use can impact sleep duration, a new study reports. Recent cannabis users reported experiencing either too little, or too much sleep.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 15, 2021·4 min readCannabis Use During Pregnancy Impacts the Placenta and May Affect Subsequent Child DevelopmentMothers who use cannabis during pregnancy to relieve stress may be putting their children at risk of developing anxiety and stress later in life. Researchers found placental tissue revealed cannabis use in mothers was associated with lower expression of immune-activating genes. Cannabis suppression of placental immune-gene networks predicted higher anxiety in children.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 6, 2021·4 min readCannabis Causes Birth Defects in Susceptible MiceIn-vitro exposure to THC can cause birth defects in genetically predisposed mice. THC interferes with Hedgehog signaling in the developing mice, leading to an increased risk of birth defects.Read More
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
