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FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·August 28, 2018·4 min read35 Genes Associated with Cannabis Use IdentifiedResearchers have identified 35 genes associated with cannabis use. The study reports many of these genes are also associated with personality types, risk taking behavior, alcohol and tobacco use, and some psychiatric conditions.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscience·December 3, 2016·8 min readMapping NMDA ReceptorsResearchers reveal the structures of a portion of the NMDA receptor.Read More
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