Recent studies on cannabis and the brain have brought into focus the long-term effects of cannabis use, yet again. This post from Medical News Today highlights the vital need for better understanding. Recent research sheds new light on the effects of cannabis on the brain. It reveals a complex pattern of potential harms and benefits that varies with age and disease. The ... Continue Reading
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STUDY: Cancer – What do we know about the Transient Receptor Potential Vanilloid 2 (TRPV2) ion channel?
ABSTRACT: Transient receptor potential (TRP) ion channels are emerging as a new set of membrane proteins involved in a vast array of cellular processes and regulated by a large number of physical and chemical stimuli, which involves them with sensory cell physiology. The vanilloid TRP subfamily (TRPV) named after the vanilloid receptor 1 (TRPV1) consists of six members, and ... Continue Reading