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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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10-19-2021
Secrets of forest mortality can be found underground
A new study from the University of Buffalo has gone...
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10-19-2021
Marshes protect shorelines against inclement weather
A new study published in the journal Physical Review - Fluids...
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10-18-2021
One-third of plants are completely reliant on animal pollinators
While many plants are able to produce seeds through "auto-fertility"...
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10-15-2021
Invasive shrubs are transforming Northeastern forests
Invasive shrubs in Northeastern forests are stifling the growth of...
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10-15-2021
Plant-based jet fuel could reduce carbon emissions by 68 percent
According to a new study led by the University of...
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10-13-2021
Photosynthesis can supply oxygen to tadpole brains
Animals are dependent on a source of environmental oxygen to...
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10-11-2021
Carbon sinks are a powerful weapon against climate change
Researchers have made a new discovery about Earth's carbon sinks....
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10-11-2021
Fossils reveal a previously unknown mass extinction event
A new study published in the journal Nature Communications Biology...
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10-09-2021
How plants disperse their seeds
A new study published in the journal Trends in Ecology...
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10-09-2021
A plant’s response to light can be manipulated
Plants interact with their environments and are exceptionally sensitive to...
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10-08-2021
Peanuts improve cognitive function in young adults
A new study suggests that peanuts aren’t just a tasty...
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10-08-2021
New Jersey's tidal marshes are vanishing
New research from Rutgers University shows that tidal marshes -...
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