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·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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·April 30, 2019·3 min read

New research offers insight into the proteins in the brain that detect cannabis

The secretory pathway delivery of cannabinoid type 1 receptor is axonally based, and surface expressed CB1R is more stable in axons than dendrites.

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·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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·March 29, 2019·5 min read

Woman with novel gene mutation lives almost pain-free

A rare genetic mutation has been associated with pain insensitivity. The findings could further research into new treatments to target pain.

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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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·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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·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.

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·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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·March 16, 2018·4 min read

The Coffee Cannabis Connection

Researchers reveal drinking four to eight cups of coffee a day decreases neurotransmitters related to the endocannabinoid system. The study also reports caffeine increases metabolites in the androsteriod system.