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Adolescents in California consistently perceive cannabis as less harmful than other commonly used substances

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Cannabis is the most commonly microdosed substance in the U.S., with about 9.4% of adults — roughly 24 million people — reporting lifetime use

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Anti-vaping advertisements and lung injury news coverage helped reverse the trend in teen vaping, which surged from 8.1% in 2017 to a peak of 20% in 2019, before beginning a sustained decline…

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The largest US study, which tracked 11,036 children from ages 9 to 10 through to ages 16 and 17, discovered that cannabis use slows cognitive development, impairs memory, and reduces learning speed during crucial years of brain growth

22 days ago today.ucsd.edu brain cannabis health

Neurobiologists hack brain circuits tied to placebo pain relief: « Researchers demonstrate that placebo pain relief generalizes across different types of pain, offering hope for opioid-free pain management strategies

25 days ago today.ucsd.edu brain neuroscience

Recent pandemic viruses jumped to humans without prior adaptation. No evidence that SARS-CoV-2 was shaped by selection in a laboratory: UCSD study.

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Next Generation Genetics Technology Developed to Counter the Rise of Antibiotic Resistance

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New research connects heart attacks to brain, nervous and immune systems: « Uncovering ‘three node’ links opens a path to new treatments for world’s leading cause of death

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Positive interactions dominate among marine microbes, six-year study reveals: « Warming ocean temperatures appear to alter relationships among microscopic organisms with unknown consequences

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Scientists uncover key driver of treatment-resistant cancer: « UC San Diego scientists discover enzyme responsible for scrambling cancer genomes; results could enable new treatments for the most aggressive cancers

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Nobel Prize-Winning Metal-Organic Frameworks Are the Jungle Gyms of Chemistry

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GLP-1 drugs linked to lower death rates in colon cancer patients

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Scientists Produce Powerhouse Pigment Behind Octopus Camouflage

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Researchers at the University of California San Diego have found an intensive retreat combining multiple mind-body techniques, including meditation and healing practices, produced rapid and wide-ranging changes in brain function and blood biology.

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Researchers identify key genes linked to cannabis use and its frequency, particularly CADM2 and GRM3, tied to brain communication and impulsivity

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Lead Limited Brain and Language Development in Neanderthals and Other Hominids?

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Cybersecurity training programs don't prevent phishing scams

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In the largest such study to date, frequent cannabis users did not display impairments in driving performance after at least 48 hours of abstinence

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Space Travel Accelerates Cellular Aging. After being in space for 32 to 45 days, the blood stem cells showed several hallmarks of aging

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When people get paid to punish others, it actually makes everyone less likely to cooperate

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Scientists have identified a genetic switch, HAR123, that shapes cognitive flexibility and which may ultimately be the key to the human brain’s unique abilities

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Air pollution may contribute to development of lung cancer in never-smokers

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Researchers have developed in mice a gene therapy for Alzheimer’s disease that could help protect the brain from damage and preserve cognitive function

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More than 90% of popular freshwater game fish in Southern California contained an introduced parasite capable of infecting humans, according to a new study

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Males are more than four times more likely to receive an autism diagnosis than females

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Neuroscientists pinpoint where (and how) brain circuits are reshaped as we learn new movements: « Discovery of physical modifications across brain regions holds important clues for possible new therapies for brain disorders

12 months ago today.ucsd.edu brain neuroscience

Neuroscientists Pinpoint Where (and How) Brain Circuits Are Reshaped as We Learn New Movements