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·December 20, 2019·3 min read

Scientists discover medicinal cannabis substitute for treating Parkinson’s disease

HU-308, a cannabis substitute, can reduce L-dopa induced dyskinesia in Parkinson's patients.

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·February 27, 2019·4 min read

Study Reveals Structure of the Second Human Cannabinoid Receptor

Researchers 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.

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·January 28, 2019·7 min read

The Discovery of the Endocannabinoid System: Centuries in the Making

Researchers shed light on the endocannabinoid system and report how cannabis is helping to provide relief to many with medical problems.

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·September 2, 2018·5 min read

Vicious Circle Leads to Loss of Brain Cells in Old Age: THC May Help Reverse the Process

A 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.

Image shows a coronal brain slices from DAGLαf/f mouse.

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·March 29, 2017·4 min read

Natural Chemical Helps Brain Adapt to Stress

Researchers 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.