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04-22-2024
Cannabinol (CBN) seems to prevent cognitive decline and brain disorders
Did you know that a compound found in the cannabis plant might protect your brain from damage and decline? It's called cannabinol (CBN), and it's not the THC you're probably familiar with. Researchers at the Salk Institute are delving into cannabinol's secrets, uncovering its potential to revolutionize how we treat brain injuries and diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. What is cannabinol? You've probably heard of THC, the compound in cannabis responsible for its well-known "high", and CBD, known for its potential therapeutic benefits. Cannabinol is a lesser-known...
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05-20-2022
Cranberries help improve memory and brain function in older adults
Flavonoids are compounds produced by plants and thought to confer...
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05-19-2022
Genetic study on oats will help unlock their health benefits
An international team of scientists has recently decoded the oat...
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05-18-2022
Wetlands are caught in a battle between CO2 and rising seas
Wetlands fringe the edges of land adjacent to the sea...
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05-16-2022
Herbal supplements are not always safe
Herbal supplements may not always be safe, according to a...
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05-13-2022
Climate change will "supercharge" forest disturbances
Tree planting is often an environmental solution to offset emissions...
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05-13-2022
Eating vegetables can protect us against air pollutants
A new study led by the University of Delaware has...
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05-13-2022
Study sheds new light on the origins of the first farmers
It's been long believed that the first farmers originated 11,000...
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05-12-2022
We still have much to learn about tree growth
Our school textbooks teach us that plants make their own...
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05-12-2022
Reforestation may reduce water availability in some places
What are the impacts of reforestation or converting other lands...
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05-12-2022
Algae genetics could help engineer more resilient plants
Genes contain all the instructions living organisms need to survive,...
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05-12-2022
Scientists grow plants in lunar soil for the first time
Scientists have made an incredible discovery. For the first time...
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05-12-2022
Blueberries may protect our brains against dementia
Blueberries have often been touted as a superfood as they...
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