FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 2, 2017·5 min read‘Synthetic Marijuana’ Linked to Serious Health ProblemsResearchers report synthetic marijuana products, sold under names such as K2 or Spice, have serious side effects including psychosis, seizures and even death. Researchers warn they are not a safe substitute for cannabis.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 16, 2016·4 min readThis Is Your Brain on Legal CannabisWhile marijuana can initially help with symptoms of anxiety and depression, it can be detrimental to mental health when used long term, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 16, 2016·4 min readHighest Resolution Model of Brain Receptor Behind Marijuana’s High CreatedResearchers have created the most detailed 3D structure to date of the brain receptor that binds and responds to the root of the marijuana high.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 20, 2016·4 min readHigh Times: Taking A Look at the Marijuana ReceptorA new study reveals how THC binds to cannabinoid receptor 1 in the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 30, 2016·4 min readMore Research Needed on Effects of Cannabis on Human DevelopmentMore research is needed on the link between maternal cannabis use and the health of newborns, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 2, 2016·4 min readCannabis Reduces Short Term Motivation to Work For MoneyStudy demonstrates the short-term effects of marijuana on human motivation.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 31, 2016·3 min readCannabinoid Receptor Activates SpermatozoaReceptor reacts to THC, as well as NAGly, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 24, 2016·4 min readTHC Makes Rats Lazy and Less Willing to Try Cognitively Demanding TasksResearchers report that there may be some truth in the belief that marijuana causes laziness, in rats at least.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 29, 2016·4 min readCannabinoids May Reduce Alzheimer’s Proteins From Brain CellsA new study finds THC reduces amyloid beta proteins in human neurons.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 24, 2016·6 min readHow The Federal Government Limits Valid Scientific Research on Cannabis SativaResearchers question why the federal government attempts to stifle much valid scientific research on the benefits of Cannabis sativa.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 9, 2016·5 min readUsing Medical Marijuana to Stop Childhood SeizuresA new study reviews the use of medical marijuana as a potential treatment for childhood seizures.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 26, 2015·4 min readOxytocin Enhances Pleasure of Social Interactions by Stimulating Production of “Bliss Molecule”Researchers report the 'love hormone', oxytocin, could enhance the pleasure of social interactions be stimulating the production of anandamide.Read More
