Gene Associated with Elevated Risk of Cannabis Abuse
Razi Berry New research from the Danish psychiatric project, iPSYCH, shows that a specific gene is associated with an increased risk of cannabis abuse. The gene is the source of a so-called nicotine receptor in the brain, and people with low amounts of this receptor have an increased risk of cannabis abuse. iPSYCH shows that […]
New Blood Test for Determining Genetic Disorders During Pregnancy
Razi Berry Tel Aviv University researchers have developed a new blood test for genetic disorders that may allow parents to learn about the health of their baby as early as 11 weeks into pregnancy. Simple blood test lets doctors diagnose genetic disorders in fetuses early in pregnancy The simple blood test lets doctors diagnose genetic […]
Researchers Get Flies Drunk to Study Process of Intoxication
Razi Berry How fun does it sound to watch a group of flies get drunk and fly around? This isn’t a metaphor for the regulars that hang around your neighborhood tavern, but a research study that was recently conducted to study the process of alcohol intoxication – using actual flies, bzzzzzzz. Bar Flies As it […]