The endocannabinoid system is found throughout the brain and body and plays a key role in everything from memory and learning ...

At 15 years old, Sammy considered himself an expert on cannabis. When I asked what he knew about how marijuana interacts with the brain, he confidently explained, “THC activates cannabinoid receptors ...

Over the past two decades, a great deal of attention has been given to marijuana – also known as pot or weed. As of early 2023, marijuana has been legalized for recreational use in 21 states and ...

AMES, Iowa – Researchers know exercise improves mood for people with depression, but there are still questions about exactly how it makes people feel better. The answers may be found in the ...

When faced with chronic stress, why do some people develop anxiety and depressive symptoms while others show resilience? The results of studies in mice, headed by researchers at Université Laval, ...

Humans possess several well-established bodily systems, including the sympathetic nervous system, the central nervous system, and the endocrine system. A relatively recent discovery is the ...

In 2019, a research group led by Andrés Ozaita, of the Department of Medicine and Life Sciences at Pompeu Fabra University, ...

At 15 years old, Sammy considered himself an expert on cannabis. When I asked what he knew about how marijuana interacts with the brain, he confidently explained, “THC activates cannabinoid receptors ...