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"Cannabis-Induced Munchies: The Science Behind the Phenomenon"

Neuroscientists at Washington State University have discovered that cannabis exposure activates a specific group of neurons in the hypothalamus, known as AgRP neurons, which are linked to increased feeding in mice. This real-time study is the first to investigate how cannabis impacts the brain regions that control appetite, shedding light on the mechanisms behind the notorious "munchies" effect. The findings could have implications for future drug research in the treatment of appetite-related disorders.

via ScienceAlert|

#appetite #cannabis #hypothalamus

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Cannabis causes worms to crave junk food, study shows.

Researchers at the University of Oregon have found that worms, like humans, become hungry and develop the munchies when exposed to cannabis. The study, published on 4/20, poured a cannabinoid called anandamide onto about 50 Caenorhabditis elegans worms and placed high- and low-calorie foods near them. The worms swarmed toward the high-calorie bacterial food. The researchers found that anandamide sparks neurons to become more sensitive to the odors of high-calorie foods. This is the first time that the munchies have been demonstrated in an invertebrate organism.

via The Washington Post|

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