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A new study lead by the Neuroscience Institute of Alicante reveals how manipulating the endocannabinoid system can modulate high levels of impulsivity. This is the main problem in psychiatric illnesses such a schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and substance abuse. Spanish researchers have for the first time proved that the CB2 receptor, which has modulating functions in the nervous system, is involved in regulating impulsive behavior. "Such a result proves the relevance that manipulation...

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- On December 21, 2011 Cannabis Science, Inc. (OTCBB:CBIS.OB) reported many critical ailments of which the Company has identified as part of its ongoing mission to capture the market share. One of which is Cancer with estimated Global drug sales growth at a compounded annual rate of 12 to 15 percent, reaching $75 to $80 billion by 2012. Conservatively speaking, if the Company is able to capture only 1% (one percent) of the Cancer...

BOCA RATON, Fla., Dec. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- RightSmile, Inc. (OTC: RIGH.PK) is pleased to announce the details of its pending Reverse Merger, to be completed later this month, ... [RM info] ... with BG Medical Technologies, Inc., an industry leader in medical cannabis laboratory analysis, and developer of popular medical cannabis website www.BudGenius.com. BudGenius.com currently services the medical cannabis market utilizing a proprietary software engine that assists in...

JERUSALEM, Oct. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- IDenta Corp. (OTC: IDTA) CEO Yaacov Shoham today made the following major announcement. Mr. Shoham stated, "We have known that the General Screening Kit was able to detect the presence of 21 different illicit drugs, but recently we have discovered that this powerful kit can also detect the presence of synthetic drugs and cannabinoid products. The synthetic drugs and the cannabinoid products are creating a new huge problem worldwide because they are...

Researchers have sequenced DNA from the marijuana strain Purple Kush (PK) for the first time, unveiling the genome of how these plants evolved. The PK genome and transcriptome were compared to those of "Finola" hemp, and scanned for differences that might help explain why marijuana produces tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA), while hemp does not. Hemp seed oil is rich in omega 6, which is an essential fatty acid, and its fiber is used in the production of fabrics.  Hemp does not have...

Ibuprofen, naproxen, and related non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) – the subjects of years of study – still have some secrets to reveal about how they work. Vanderbilt University investigators have discovered surprising new insights into the actions of NSAIDs. Their findings, reported Sept. 25 in Nature Chemical Biology, raise the possibility of developing a new class of inflammation- and pain-fighting medicines. NSAIDs block the activity of the cyclooxygenase enzymes,...

UCI study helps explain why potato chips, french fries are complicit in weight gainRecent studies have revealed potato chips and french fries to be the worst contributors to weight gain "“ and with good reason. Have you ever wondered why you can't eat just one chip or a single fry? It's not just the carbohydrates at fault.UC Irvine researchers Daniele Piomelli, Nicholas DiPatrizio and colleagues found that fats in these foods make them nearly irresistible and trigger a surprising biological...

Research identifies novel metabolic signaling pathway in worms that coordinates the aging response to nutrient availabilityThere is no longer any doubt that dietary restriction (DR) extends lifespan. Many studies have shown that limiting nutrient intake extends lifespan in yeast, worms, flies and as well as postponing age-related diseases in mice. However, scientists are still puzzling over the exact mechanism of DR, convinced its secrets are the key to new therapies for diseases such as...

Drugs like marijuana act on naturally occurring receptors in the brain called cannabinoid receptors. However, the mechanisms by which these drugs produce their sensory and mood altering effects within the brain are largely unknown. Research led by Steven Laviolette at The University of Western Ontario has now identified a critical brain pathway responsible for the effects of cannabinoid drugs on how the brain processes emotional information. The findings, published in The Journal of...

Cannabis compounds found to trigger unique immune cells which promote cancer growthAn international team of immunologists studying the effects of cannabis have discovered how smoking marijuana can trigger a suppression of the body's immune functions. The research, published in the European Journal of Immunology, reveals why cannabis users are more susceptible to certain types of cancers and infections.The team, led by Dr Prakash Nagarkatti from the University of South Carolina, focused their...