Friday 31 August 2018

Vicious circle leads to loss of brain cells in old age

(University of Bonn) The CB1 receptor is responsible for the intoxicating effect of cannabis. However, it appears to act also as a kind of 'sensor' with which neurons measure and control the activity of certain immune cells in the brain. A recent study by the University of Bonn at least points in this direction. If the sensor fails, chronic inflammation may result -- probably the beginning of a dangerous vicious circle.

from EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science https://ift.tt/2PojwnR

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