Cannabinoids are psychotropic substances found in cannabis plants. Their consumption activates the endocannabinoid system, considered to regulate the homeostatic mechanism. Homeostasis is the
Month: May 2019
Treatment targets for men with advanced prostate cancers
A study published recently in the Journal of Clinical Oncology Precision Oncology, an American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) journal,
Collagen fibers grow like a sunflower
Collagen fibrils are a major component of the connective tissues found throughout the animal kingdom. The cable-like assemblies of long
Misapplication of opioid guidelines?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is clarifying its guidelines on opioid prescribing, citing the findings of a review
Being bullied as a teen is associated with growing up in areas of income inequality
Growing up in areas with income inequality is associated with being bullied, according to a new study, which surveyed approximately
Everyday stress may boost blood vessel dysfunction in people with depression
Long-term stress has been linked with cardiovascular disease, but for people with depression, researchers say small, everyday stressors may be
Brain researchers seek ‘fingerprints’ of severe mental diseases
Researchers from McLean Hospital and Yale University have published findings of their study of large-scale systems in the brain, findings
Echo chambers may not be as dangerous as you think, new study finds
In the wake of the 2016 American presidential election, western media outlets became almost obsessed with echo chambers. With headlines
Methane-consuming bacteria could be the future of fuel
Known for their ability to remove methane from the environment and convert it into a usable fuel, methanotrophic bacteria have
Catch a virus by its tail
Viruses are masterful invaders. They cannibalize host cells by injecting their genetic material, often making thousands of copies of themselves
