Scientists map the receptor that makes weed work

The findings that the CB1 receptor is more malleable than previously thought is of interest:

Original research article here:
https://www.nature.com/nature/journal/vaop/ncurrent/full/nature23272.html

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A lot of our neuroreceptors are malleable – that’s why certain drugs like caffeine can imitate things like adrenaline. Glad to see some work done on the neurological basis for cannabis’ effects though.

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Very cool article. Next time I am in town going to hit the University library to get a full copy.

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