Bees on java.
Scientific American marvels at caffeinated bumblebees, and the researchers who give busy bees caffeine and sugar to make them more focused and efficient:
… Read the rest “Bees on java.”[University of Greenwich ecologist
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Psych study: Microdosing really works. But so do placebos.
Science shares a study that found microdoses of psychedelic mushrooms really do work to boost creativity and create feelings of well-being… but so did inert placebo doses:
… Read the rest “Psych study: Microdosing really works. But so do placebos.”Placebo-controlled
New coffee-based technique promises to rebuild nerves damaged by MS, injuries.
HealthEuropa reveals new research into myelin sheaths, the “insulation” around nerve cells that gets damaged by multiple sclerosis and some kinds of traumatic injuries.… Read the rest “New coffee-based technique promises to rebuild nerves damaged by MS, injuries.”
LSD use is rising among older folks – and it’s probably because people are looking for a way out. Even if it’s way out.
Scientific American analyzes the rise in LSD use and finds that it’s probably an attempt to lighten up – or at least get a new perspective – on a reality that’s gotten… Read the rest “LSD use is rising among older folks – and it’s probably because people are looking for a way out. Even if it’s way out.”
The jury remains out on ketamine-based antidepressants. They work… for *some* people.
Science News covers the ups and downs of Spravato, a ketamine-related antidepressant nasal spray that works for some folks, sometimes:
… Read the rest “The jury remains out on ketamine-based antidepressants. They work… for *some* people.”Many existing antidepressants target serotonin,
In states where marijuana is legalized, underage use is *dropping*.
CNN reports on a JAMA Pediatrics study that found an interesting correlation between decriminalizing cannabis and teenagers’ use of the plant. Recreational use among teens actually… Read the rest “In states where marijuana is legalized, underage use is *dropping*.”
Ancient stoners used wooden bowls. (Not the kind on pipes, either.)
Science News traces the history of highs to a Chinese site where 2,500-year-old tombside remains indicate that smoldering cannabis was stacked in wooden bowls for ritual inhalation –… Read the rest “Ancient stoners used wooden bowls. (Not the kind on pipes, either.)”
Anesthetic kills the pain … of traumatic memories.
New Scientist reports on a novel possible treatment for PTSD – a common anesthetic that helps take the sting out of painful memories:
… Read the rest “Anesthetic kills the pain … of traumatic memories.”Bryan Strange at the Technical University of
Mushrooms could save the bees. Maybe.
Wired shares the latest unexpected benefit from mushroom fundi Paul Stamets, who may have found a weapon to beat back CCD, the syndrome that’s devastating bee populations. He noticed… Read the rest “Mushrooms could save the bees. Maybe.”
Johns Hopkins researchers recommend taking magic mushrooms off Schedule I.
The Johns Hopkins Hub shares the news that their medical school researchers are advocating, in the October issue of Neuropharmacology, that psilocybin mushrooms be taken out of the same… Read the rest “Johns Hopkins researchers recommend taking magic mushrooms off Schedule I.”
We’ve figured out why marijuana helps inflammation.
Popular Science looks at Mary Jane, gut problems and the mechanism behind cannabis helping make IBS better:
… Read the rest “We’ve figured out why marijuana helps inflammation.”A new study from University of Massachusetts and University of Bath researchers
Genetically modifying cannabis… for science and for profit.
Nature looks at a bold new frontier (and whole new money-making opportunities) opened by fiddling around with cannabis DNA:
… Read the rest “Genetically modifying cannabis… for science and for profit.”On 25 June, the FDA announced its approval of Epidiolex — a treatment
SONG: Electronics Follow
SONG: “Electronics Follow”.
ARTIST: grant.
SOURCE:First Digital Pill Approved to Worries About Biomedical ‘Big Brother’,” The New York Times, 13 Nov 2017, as used… Read the rest “SONG: Electronics Follow”
Ketamine fights depression in mice – when a *male researcher* administers it.
Nature dives into some pretty weird sex-based results in pharmacological studies of ketamine:
… Read the rest “Ketamine fights depression in mice – when a *male researcher* administers it.”The findings, presented on 14 November at the Society for Neuroscience (SfN) meeting in
FDA OKs putting tracking devices in schizophrenia pills. (Yes. They really did.)
New York Times has the latest high-water mark in our society’s ever-rising tide of irony – an antipsychotic medication that, as paranoid as this sounds, really does tell the… Read the rest “FDA OKs putting tracking devices in schizophrenia pills. (Yes. They really did.)”