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THC initiates brain cancer cells to destroy themselves
THC, the active ingredient in marijuana, causes brain cancer cells to undergo a process called autophagy in which cells feed upon themselves, according to a study conducted by Guillermo Velasco and colleagues at Complutense University in Spain.
Receptor Triggered by Pot May Lessen Hit From Chronic Stress
Posted by admin in General Sciences on May 4, 2010
The brain produces some chemicals that stimulate the same receptors as the active ingredient in marijuana, and new research implicates them in toning down the body’s response to chronic stress.
Harvard Study: THC, Marijuana Cuts Cancer Growth
The active ingredient in marijuana cuts tumor growth in common lung cancer in half and significantly reduces the ability of the cancer to spread, say researchers at Harvard University who tested the chemical in both lab and mouse studies. TELL YOUR PARENTS.
Marijuana saves neurons in adults with Alzheimer�s
A Scientific American article discusses how THC, the active ingredient in marijuana, is brain for brain cells of teens, but good for older adults.
Can smoking pot lower your threshold for pain?
A study published this week in Science suggests that the active ingredient in marijuana, cannabinoids—which include THC and other chemicals—may limit the body’s ability to tamp down pain responses, and, as a result, turn short term acute pain into more long term discomfort.
Potheads beware: Dieting can bring the buzz back
Posted by admin in General Sciences on August 9, 2009
If you’ve smoked pot and are facing a drug test, try to avoid stress or weight loss. That’s the conclusion of a New Scientist article that focuses on research showing that loss of fat can actually bring the active ingredient in marijuana back into the bloodstream…
Harvard: THC cuts lung cancer growth, spread.
Posted by admin in General Sciences on August 5, 2009
The active ingredient in marijuana cuts tumor growth in common lung cancer in half and significantly reduces the ability of the cancer to spread, say researchers at Harvard University who tested the chemical in both lab and mouse studies.
Marijuana Has Anti-Cancer Properties
(naturalnews) The active ingredient in marijuana appears to target cancerous brain cells for destruction while leaving healthy cells alone, according to a …
Marijuana Cuts Lung Cancer Tumor Growth In Half, Study Shows
The active ingredient in marijuana cuts tumor growth in common lung cancer in half and significantly reduces the ability of the cancer to spread, say researchers at Harvard University who tested the chemical in both lab and mouse studies.
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