Prevalence of prenatal exposure to substances of abuse: questionnaire versus biomarkers
Abstract Alcohol and drugs of abuse consumption in young adults, including women of childbearing age, has experienced significant increase over…
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Damage mechanisms in defected natural fibers
Abstract A novel experimental setup is presented to reveal damage mechanisms in bast fibers. 3D imaging at submicronic scale based…
Perceptions of Ethical Climate and Research Pressures in Different Faculties of a University: Cross-Sectional Study at the University of Split, Croatia
Abstract We determined the prevailing ethical climate at three different schools of a single university, in order to explore possible…
Binding and Signaling Studies Disclose a Potential Allosteric Site for Cannabidiol in Cannabinoid CB2 Receptors
Abstract The mechanism of action of cannabidiol (CBD), the main non-psychotropic component of Cannabis sativa L., is not completely understood.…
Cannabinoids Modulate Neuronal Activity and Cancer by CB1 and CB2 Receptor-Independent Mechanisms
Abstract Cannabinoids include the active constituents of Cannabis or are molecules that mimic the structure and/or function of these Cannabis-derived…
Using Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy to Measure Effects of Delta 9-Tetrahydrocannabinol on Prefrontal Activity and Working Memory in Cannabis Users
Abstract Intoxication from cannabis impairs cognitive performance, in part due to the effects of Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC, the primary psychoactive compound…
Understanding the endocannabinoid system as a modulator of the trigeminal pain response to concussion
Abstract Post-traumatic headache is the most common symptom of postconcussion syndrome and becomes a chronic neurological disorder in a substantial…
Chronic Δ9-THC Exposure Differently Affects Histone Modifications in the Adolescent and Adult Rat Brain
Abstract Adolescence represents a vulnerable period for the psychiatric consequences of delta9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC) exposure, however, the molecular underpinnings of this…
Super-resolution microscopy reveals functional organization of dopamine transporters into cholesterol and neuronal activity-dependent nanodomains
Abstract Dopamine regulates reward, cognition, and locomotor functions. By mediating rapid reuptake of extracellular dopamine, the dopamine transporter is critical…
Textile Hemp vs. Salinity: Insights from a Targeted Gene Expression Analysis
Abstract Soil salinity is a serious threat to agriculture, because it compromises biomass production and plant productivity, by negatively affecting…