Can Marijuana Restore Memory? New Study Shows Cannabis Can Reverse Cognitive Decline in Mice

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Can Marijuana Restore Memory? New Study Shows Cannabis Can Reverse Cognitive Decline in Mice

By <span><a class="" href="http://www.newsweek.com/user/25557"><span>Hannah Osborne</a></span> </span> On 5/8/17









Marijuana appears to improve the memory and learning abilities of old mice. Scientists discovered low doses of its main psychoactive ingredientcannabinoid THCcan reverse the age-related decline in cognitive abilities, a finding that could lead to scientists figuring out a way of slowing brain aging in humans.



Researchers are increasingly examining THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) for its potential medical benefits. In the U.K., Oxford University recently launched a 10 million ($13 million) program to identify new medical therapies through research into the molecular, cellular and systems mechanisms of cannabinoids. Meanwhile, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has now approved several medications derived from THC.



Many scientists are currently looking at its potential use as a treatment for neurological conditions, including multiple sclerosis, epilepsy and Parkinsons disease........











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Low-dose cannabinoid THC restores memory and learning in old mice

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Written by <a class="" href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/authors/catharine-paddock-phd" title="View all articles written by Catharine Paddock PhD">Catharine Paddock PhD</a>

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A new study found that while a low dose of the cannabinoid delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol caused young mice to perform worse in learning and memory tasks, it restored age-related learning and memory decline in old mice. However, the researchers warn than more work must be done before it can be said that the cannabis compound might reverse cognitive decline in elderly humans.....


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Study: Chronic Mice Get Cognitive Abilities Restored



<a data-ipb="nomediaparse" href="http://www.occnewspaper.com/study-chronic-mice-get-cognitive-abilities-restored/" title="10:37 am">05/09/2017</a>

By William Stash Jones

Oregon Cannabis Connection





One of the most prestigious journals in the world just published a study on mice that showed cognitive improvement when exposed to tetrahydrocannabidol (THC), the psychoactive compound in marijuana. <a data-ipb="nomediaparse" href="https://www.nature.com/nm/journal/vaop/ncurrent/full/nm.4311.html">Published online</a> May 8th in Nature Medicine at www.nature.com, showed promise in the possible treatment of cognitive impairment in older humans. The study determined, a low dose of 9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) reversed the age-related decline in cognitive performance of mice aged 12 and 18 months.



Entitled A chronic low dose of [Delta]9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) restores cognitive function in old mice, the study was conducted by the Institute of Molecular Psychiatry, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany. The primary researchers inculded Dr. Andras Bilkei-Gorzo and Dr. Onder Albayram, a senior research fellow with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. Albayram was awarded a grant from the Alzheimers Association in 2016.....





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