FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesVisual Neuroscience·August 25, 2016·4 min readA New Role For Cannabinoids in VisionResearchers report activating cannabinoid signalling can increase activity in retinal ganglion cells.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 30, 2019·3 min readA paradoxical proinflammatory effect of endocannabinoids in the brain discoveredWhile endocannabinoids have been reported to play a role in anti-inflammation in some areas of the brain, a new study reveals they may cause inflammation in the cerebellum.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeurology·June 18, 2014·5 min readBlocking Brain’s ‘Internal Marijuana’ May Trigger Early Alzheimer’s DeficitsAmyloid beta has been implicated in blocking endocannabinoids in the hippocampus; impairing learning and memory long before Alzheimer's plaques form in the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 12, 2020·4 min readBody’s own marijuana helps us forget traumatic memoriesAnandamide, an endogenous compound produced in the body, plays a role in reversing memories of traumatic events. The findings could lead to new treatments for PTSD.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 30, 2013·4 min readBrain Makes its Own Version of ValiumResearchers have found a naturally occurring protein, know as diazepam binding inhibitor, secreted only in discrete areas of the brain may act as a Valium-like break in certain types of epilepsy.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 15, 2018·3 min readBreakthrough Discovery in NeurotransmissionResearchers discover the FABP5 protein is key to how endocannibinoids travel from neurons to receptors.Read More
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FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 31, 2019·5 min readCannabis during pregnancy bumps psychosis risk in offspringCannabis consumption during pregnancy is associated with a slightly increased risk of a child developing psychosis at age ten. The findings also shed new light on the role endocannabinoids play in neurodevelopment.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 7, 2018·5 min readCannabis Withdrawal Eased For Dependent UsersResearchers report a new drug can help to reduce symptoms of cannabis withdrawal for those with cannabis use disorder.Read More
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FeaturedGenetics·January 13, 2016·5 min readDecreasing Nicotine Consumption by Flipping a Molecular ‘Switch’Researchers have discovered a lipid that may act as a 'switch' to increase or decrease the motivation to consume nicotine.Read More