Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a chronic neurodegenerative disease and the most frequent
cause of progressive dementia in senior adults. It is characterized by memory loss and …

In this review, I will consider the dual nature of Cannabis and cannabinoids. The duality
arises from the potential and actuality of cannabinoids in the laboratory and clinic and the …

Background & Objective: Cannabis is one of the earliest cultivated plants. Cannabis of
industrial utility and culinary value is generally termed as hemp. Conversely, cannabis that is …

Astrocytes have been shown to modulate synaptic transmission and plasticity in specific
cortical synapses, but our understanding of the underlying molecular and cellular …

Recent evidence suggests that glial cells take an active role in a number of brain functions
that were previously attributed solely to neurons. For example, astrocytes, one type of glial …

Synaptic transmission via chemical synapses is dynamic, ie, the strength of postsynaptic
responses may change considerably in response to repeated synaptic activation. Synaptic …

The possibility to replicate and reproduce published research results is one of the biggest
challenges in all areas of science. In computational neuroscience, there are thousands of …

Sativex is an emergent treatment option for spasticity in patients affected by multiple
sclerosis (MS). This oromucosal spray, acting as a partial agonist at cannabinoid receptors …

Many neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric disorders involve an imbalance between
excitation and inhibition caused by synaptic alterations. The proper excitation/inhibition (E/I) …

This is the first of a series of papers exploring the economic and social costs of legalizing
marijuana. The states of Washington and Colorado in the United Sates have legalized …