Month: June 2020

Marijuana concentrates spike THC levels but don’t boost impairment

A study of 121 regular users of legal market cannabis found that higher potency does not necessarily mean greater intoxication. It also found that while balance and memory are impaired immediately after use, that impairment fades within in an hour. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder […]

Published on June 10, 2020

What makes a giant jellyfish’s sting deadly?

With summer on the way, and some beaches reopening after COVID-19 shutdowns, people will be taking to the ocean to cool off on a hot day. But those unlucky enough to encounter the giant jellyfish Nemopilema nomurai (also known as Nomura’s jellyfish) might wish they had stayed on shore. Now, researchers have identified the key […]

Published on June 10, 2020

Noise disturbs the brain’s compass

Our sense of direction tends to decline with age. Researchers report on new insights into the causes of this phenomenon. These study results could contribute to the development of diagnostic tools for early detection of dementia. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for […]

Published on June 10, 2020