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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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10-04-2021
How do apples get their shape?
A recent study has investigated the mechanisms through which apples...
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10-01-2021
23 species to be declared extinct in the United States
In the last few decades, scientists and environmentalists have constantly...
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10-01-2021
Bigleaf Maple decline caused by hot, dry summers
The Bigleaf Maple is a tree native to the wet...
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09-29-2021
Scientists investigate the origin of photosynthesis
Despite the fact that photosynthesis has been taught in schools...
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09-28-2021
Plant compound may help diseased honeybees find their way home
Honeybees can be infected by a virus that makes their...
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09-27-2021
Children who eat fruit and vegetables have greater well-being
Balanced diets containing plenty of fruit and vegetables are known...
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09-25-2021
How plants activate their protective barrier of suberin
Plants have evolved over millions of years to adapt to...
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09-23-2021
Japanese knotweed could lower cancer risk of processed meat
The addition of plant extracts to traditionally cured processed meats...
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09-23-2021
Kids' dislike for vegetables caused by microbes in the mouth
If as a child, your parents forced broccoli on you...
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09-22-2021
The MIND diet slows cognitive decline
Researchers at the Rush University Medical Center found that the...
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09-22-2021
Fruit, vegetables, and exercise can increase life satisfaction
A new study published in The Journal of Happiness Studies...
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09-21-2021
Aspen trees change their genetic structure to adapt
A new study from the University of Wisconsin-Madison reveals how...
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