Why do our bodies produce this potent psychedelic compound?
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Cannabis has been at the center of one of the most exciting—and underreported—developments in modern science. Research on marijuana’s effects led directly to the discovery of a hitherto unknown biochemical communication system in the human body, the Endocannabiod System, which plays a crucial role in regulating our physiology, mood, and everyday experience.
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Taking It Slow With GABA
From the “Get to Know a Neurotransmitter” series: GABA calms.
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Special Report on Cannabinoids & Chirality
The promise and pitfalls of synthetically produced CBD.
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Glutamate, A Love Story
From the “Get to Know a Neurotransmitter” series: Glutamate excites!
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Beyond CBD & THC: Kynurenine, Kynurenic Acid & More
Scientists probe health effects of little-known cannabis components.
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Anti-Viral Hype Goes Viral
We ask a cannabinoid scientist if cannabis can prevent COVID-19.
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Not So Fast: Null Results in Cannabis Science
While some studies show therapeutic benefits and some show harms, others show no effects at all.
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Cannabis Science Retractions: Few & Far Between
Some cannabinoid researchers make honest errors, others engage in fraud, but few are held accountable.
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The Vaping Crisis: One Year Later
Scientists identify synthetic cannabinoid adulterants in CBD vape oil cartridges, warn of “devastating toxicological consequences.”