FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 24, 2020Vaporized cannabis creates drug-seeking behaviorVaping cannabis products with rich THC content leads to drug-seeking behaviors in animal models. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 5, 2019CBD and THC use during early pregnancy can disrupt fetal developmentBrain and fetal development damage caused by exposure to CBD and THC are very similar defects seen in fetal alcohol syndrome. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 9, 2019Health effects of eating marijuana is subject of a new studyMice exposed to dough containing THC were less active and had lower body temperature after consumption. The effects were more pronounced in males than females. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 27, 2019Study Reveals Structure of the Second Human Cannabinoid ReceptorResearchers have identified the structure of the human type 2 cannabinoid receptor. The findings, researchers say, can help in the development of new treatments for inflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·January 28, 2019The Discovery of the Endocannabinoid System: Centuries in the MakingResearchers shed light on the endocannabinoid system and report how cannabis is helping to provide relief to many with medical problems. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 2, 2018Vicious Circle Leads to Loss of Brain Cells in Old Age: THC May Help Reverse the ProcessA new study reveals how dangerous inflammations in the brain are caused during the aging process. Researchers say failure with the CB1 to control activity of immune cells may result in chronic neuroinflammation. They say it may be possible to break this vicious cycle in the future with drugs that contain THC, which is a powerful CB1 receptor activator. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 10, 2018Light Sensitive THC For ResearchResearchers have synthesized THC molecules that can be altered by light. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 16, 2017A New Target For MarijuanaFindings shed light on the effect of marijuana on the developing brain and provide a target for cannabis use disorder. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 8, 2017Cannabis Reverses Aging Processes in the BrainResearchers report low doses of THC can help restore memory and reverse some of the effects of brain aging in mice. The findings could open new avenues for treating dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 29, 2017Natural Chemical Helps Brain Adapt to StressResearchers report deficiencies of natural cannabinoids could result in a predisposition for developing depression and PTSD. Boosting the system could help in treating stress related disorders. Read More
FeaturedNeurologypain·January 12, 2017Harnessing Pain Relieving Properties of Cannabis Without Addictive EffectsA new study suggests developing new therapeutics that use cannabinoid receptors to treat chronic pain. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 16, 2016Highest Resolution Model of Brain Receptor Behind Marijuana’s High CreatedResearchers have created the most detailed 3D structure to date of the brain receptor that binds and responds to the root of the marijuana high. Read More
