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          endocannabinoids

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          FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesVisual Neuroscience
          ·August 25, 2016·4 min read

          A New Role For Cannabinoids in Vision

          Researchers report activating cannabinoid signalling can increase activity in retinal ganglion cells.
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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·July 30, 2019·3 min read

          A paradoxical proinflammatory effect of endocannabinoids in the brain discovered

          While 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.
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          ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeurology
          ·June 18, 2014·5 min read

          Blocking Brain’s ‘Internal Marijuana’ May Trigger Early Alzheimer’s Deficits

          Amyloid beta has been implicated in blocking endocannabinoids in the hippocampus; impairing learning and memory long before Alzheimer's plaques form in the brain.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·May 12, 2020·4 min read

          Body’s own marijuana helps us forget traumatic memories

          Anandamide, 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.
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          This is a brain scan with an arrow to the location of the Thalamus.
          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·May 30, 2013·4 min read

          Brain Makes its Own Version of Valium

          Researchers 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.
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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·March 15, 2018·3 min read

          Breakthrough Discovery in Neurotransmission

          Researchers discover the FABP5 protein is key to how endocannibinoids travel from neurons to receptors.
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          FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles
          ·August 31, 2016·3 min read

          Cannabinoid Receptor Activates Spermatozoa

          Receptor reacts to THC, as well as NAGly, a new study reports.
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          FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles
          ·June 29, 2016·4 min read

          Cannabinoids May Reduce Alzheimer’s Proteins From Brain Cells

          A new study finds THC reduces amyloid beta proteins in human neurons.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·March 31, 2019·5 min read

          Cannabis during pregnancy bumps psychosis risk in offspring

          Cannabis 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.
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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·December 7, 2018·5 min read

          Cannabis Withdrawal Eased For Dependent Users

          Researchers report a new drug can help to reduce symptoms of cannabis withdrawal for those with cannabis use disorder.
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          dopamine
          FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology
          ·April 19, 2018·5 min read

          Connection Between Dopamine and Behavior Related to Pain and Fear

          Using optogenetics, researchers have identified a causal association between dopamine and avoidance behavior linked to pain and fear.
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          FeaturedGenetics
          ·January 13, 2016·5 min read

          Decreasing 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.
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          Vitamin D’s Crucial Role in Dopamine Function and Schizophrenia

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