FeaturedNeurosciencePain·February 6, 2025·6 min readHow CBD Modulates THC’s Impact on the BrainResearchers have identified how CBD interacts with cannabinoid receptors to mitigate the negative effects of THC, the psychoactive component of cannabis. Unlike THC, which fully activates the receptor and causes side effects like memory loss and addiction, CBD acts as a modulator, fine-tuning receptor activity.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·June 25, 2024·4 min readCBD and Metformin Show Promise for Autism DisordersCannabidiol (CBD) and metformin can alleviate behavioral difficulties in mouse models of Fragile X and Phelan-McDermid syndromes. Both conditions, linked to autism spectrum disorder, saw improvements in speech, social interactions, and repetitive behaviors. This promising study paves the way for potential new treatments with minimal side effects. Ongoing clinical trials aim to confirm these findings in humans.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 18, 2024·6 min readCBD’s Neuroprotective Properties ExploredSummary: Cannabinol (CBN), a cannabinoid derived from cannabis, offers neuroprotective properties that could treat neurological disorders like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and...Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 28, 2023·3 min readMarijuana-Derived Compound CBD Could Reverse Opioid OverdosesCompounds based on CBD can reduce fentanyl opioid binding and boost the effects of naloxone, a fast-acting opioid antidote.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 13, 2023·5 min readStudy Reveals How CBD Counters Epileptic SeizuresCannabidiol, or CBD, blocks the ability of lysophosphatidylinositol (LPI) to amplify neural signals in the hippocampus. LPI weakens the signals that counter seizures, further explaining the value of CBD to treat epilepsy.Read More
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FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPain·July 15, 2022·8 min readBuilding a Better PainkillerCannabidiol (CBD) simultaneously acts on two targets in pain-sensing neurons. Researchers are developing new drugs that have similar actions to CBD that may be better absorbed by the body.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosPsychology·December 31, 2021·7 min readThe ‘Runner’s High’ May Result From Molecules Called Cannabinoids – The Body’s Own Version of THC and CBDNew findings reveal exercise increases levels of endocannabinoids in the body. The findings may explain some of the beneficial effects of exercise on the brain and body.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
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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
