CBD reduces alcohol cravings in people suffering from alcoholism, clinical trial finds
However, there has been a lack of clinical trials in humans. The ICONIC study (Investigation of the effects of Cannabidiol ON ...
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Dopamine acts on motivation and reinforcement learning via distinct cellular processes, study suggests
The nucleus accumbens, a brain region where dopamine is thought to exert its effects, is uniquely enriched with a molecule that recognizes dopamine, the D3 receptor." So far, the role of the D3 ...
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Targeting an enzyme in the brain to combat obesity 🧠
In the brain, endocannabinoids play a key role in food intake and energy expenditure. Modulating the effect of these molecules could help fight obesity. For years, Stephanie Fulton, a professor ...
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Three amazing ways science can measure kindness
That's because part of your brain called the nucleus accumbens is rewarding you by releasing chemicals which make you feel good. It's part of something called the reward pathway. Dr Dan Campbell ...
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Social media rewires young minds – here’s how
Scientists have found that every time you get a notification, a “like”, or even watch a video you enjoy, your brain’s reward system (the nucleus accumbens) gets activated. This is the same ...