Investigators honed in on a specific lipid transmitter, the endogenous cannabinoid 2-arachidonoylglycerol (2-AG), and found that inhibition of its enzymatic biosynthesis by diacylglycerol lipase (DAGL) restores the gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) functionality compromised by chronic nicotine exposure.
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For adults, mild cognitive issues that may develop over time are unrelated to anesthesia, researchers say.
The device is designed to measure pressure and temperature during and after surgery, and then dissolve. Human trials are still at least 3 to 4 years away, however.
No significant difference for survival, secondary outcomes for standard, intensified treatment
The CCDG and CMG programs aim to discover the genes and genomic variants that cause or contribute to various diseases.
China’s U.N. delegation argued that ketamine poses a health risk when used it is used as a recreational drug, known on the street as “Special K.”
Exercise-induced alterations in microbiota may help promote brain and mental health.
Dr. Robert L. Spitzer helped remove homosexuality as a mental disorder.
The reports of paralysis were significantly elevated during an outbreak of enterovirus D68.
Mouse models of Down syndrome showed up to 3 times the number of RCAN1 compared to normal chromosomes.
CSF cultures were negative despite worsening meningitis infection.
Apigenin may improve neuron formation and strengthen connections between brain cells.
Viral infection of neurons could be associated with neuropathology.
The findings could have implications for treatment of neurodegenerative disorders.
A dialysis patient with herpes zoster developed acyclovir-induced neurotoxicity after treatment with recommended dose.
Outbreaks of the mosquito-borne Chikungunya virus may trigger a deadly brain infection.
In women with NMOSD, 42.9% of pregnancies ended in miscarriage compared with 12-24% in the general population.
Two genetic variants appear to heighten brain reward responses to foods that are high in fat and sugar.
Brain stimulation may help decrease caloric intake.
As marijuana use increases, so does the risk of adverse consequences, including abuse and dependence.
White matter lesions are associated with negative consequences for mobility and cognitive function.
Eating more fish and less meat was specifically associated with positive effects on brain structure.
A selective structural disruption in fibers connecting the thalamus and primary motor cortex may be behind the absence of overt motor function in vegetative patients who are covertly aware.
One such molecule, HIgM22, went through successful phase 1 trial without toxic effects.
The study will look at the effects of substance use in over 10,000 U.S. children, starting at age 9.
A drop in blood pressure upon standing could be a sign of a degenerative brain disease such as Parkinson’s or dementia.
Cathodal tDCS treatment prevented the onset of nausea longer than anodal tDCS.
Many are unaware of the effects that alcohol and marijuana may have on their medications and lab results.
Renowned neurologist and author Oliver Sacks has died at age 82 after battling cancer.
Two news studies document various effects of marijuana use on the brain, but many questions remain.
