Endocannabinoid System and Metabolism: The Influences of Sex
Abstract The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a lipid signaling system involved in numerous physiological processes, such as endocrine homeostasis, appetite…
Sexual dimorphism
Cannabis Affects Cerebellar Volume and Sleep Differently in Men and Women
Abstract Background: There are known sex differences in behavioral and clinical outcomes associated with drugs of abuse, including cannabis. However,…
At the heart of microbial conversations: endocannabinoids and the microbiome in cardiometabolic risk
Abstract Cardiometabolic syndrome encompasses intertwined risk factors such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, elevated triglycerides, abdominal obesity, and other maladaptive metabolic and…
Comparison of cannabidiol to citalopram in targeting fear memory in female mice
Abstract Background: Cannabidiol (CBD) and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are currently used to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However,…
Sex Effects of Marijuana on Brain Structure and Function
Abstract Background: Tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC), the primary ingredient in marijuana, exerts its effects across several neurological and biological systems that interact…