by Janet B.
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August 4, 2006

Marijuana Might Cause New Cell Growth In The Brain

January 03, 2007 08:47 PM UTC (Updated: January 04, 2007 07:27 AM UTC)
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A synthetic chemical similar to the active ingredient in marijuana makes new cells grow in rat brains. What is more, in rats this cell growth appears to be linked with reducing anxiety and depression. The results suggest that marijuana, or its derivatives, could actually be good for the brain.

Thought I would post this for those that might be interested.

http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn8155
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Journal reference: Journal of Clinical Investigation (DOI:10.1172/JCI25509)

Comments: 22

Tammy S. Jan 3, 2007, 8:50pm UTC
I'm sure there will be a lot of volunteers when they decide to run tests on humans. :)
Webduck * Jan 3, 2007, 8:54pm UTC
I could certainly use some new or additional grey matter. Thanks for posting this.
Jennifer K. Jan 3, 2007, 8:57pm UTC
Hm...interesting. Are they sure it isn't cancer? I wonder what these cells are comprised of? I'll have to read...
donna h. Jan 3, 2007, 8:58pm UTC
Does this mean we should light it up!! ...just kidding
☃ Shannon K. Wendt Jan 3, 2007, 8:59pm UTC
I would do my part to advance science and volunteer in a study.

And I do not even smoke the stuff currently!
Janet B. Jan 3, 2007, 9:07pm UTC
Donna I was gonna say I have some friends that are gonna be freaking geniuses.
LOL
Jason A. Jan 3, 2007, 9:33pm UTC
sIGN ME UP!!! LOL
Jody Says Jan 3, 2007, 9:41pm UTC
I dont beleive it, I can personally attest to the fact that it causes memory loss. I would however "partake" in the interest of science.
Deanna P. Jan 3, 2007, 9:43pm UTC
It doesn't matter how much proof there is the government wont legalize marijuana.
Travis B. Jan 3, 2007, 9:44pm UTC
Did anyone hear the thing about stress on NPR? It basically noted that when people are very stressed out they literally stop growing, which makes this idea much more realistic.
Janet B. Jan 3, 2007, 9:46pm UTC
Exactly! That's what I am talking about.
Coughing
Steve Y do I even bother Jan 3, 2007, 11:19pm UTC
Well...for the sake of science I will volunteer
Leah Christensen Jan 4, 2007, 12:04am UTC
This definitely sounds interesting.
Shaunee C. Jan 4, 2007, 4:50am UTC
yeah all of the tests are ran on rats. This is interesting
♯ ♪ Jan 4, 2007, 9:47am UTC
No wonder I was so blissfully happy back in the 70s.
Jason A. Jan 4, 2007, 9:49am UTC
I wonder if the rats smoke it or if it injected. LOL I can see a rat sitting in his cage lean back smoking a joint. Maybe I watch to many Dr Doolittle movies.LOL
JoAnne D. Jan 4, 2007, 11:43am UTC
Just when I thought I had heard just about everything....
Carolyn K. Jan 11, 2007, 5:58pm UTC
And I doubt this will be the last of it too!
Mary Bee Oct 24, 2008, 6:28pm UTC
Yahoo!!!!
Mary Bee Oct 24, 2008, 6:28pm UTC
However, I do not think that my college grades reflected this finding
T Cheri Photography Mar 27, 2009, 9:16am UTC
Yeah science!!

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