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  1. 19336

    This article notes tetrahydrocannabinol’s (THC’s) side effects of “sedation, giddiness, and paranoia” and then states that a new drug, AM1241, alleviates pain “without the side effects” of the marijuana ingredient. Yet the article also says there are concerns about AM1241 “undermining the immune system.” Marijuana has been shown to be an effective treatment for a […]

    By Science News
  2. Health & Medicine

    Switching Off Pain: Modeling relief on the action of marijuana

    A new drug, tested in rats, blocks pain caused when the nervous system goes awry without producing unwanted side effects.

    By Sorcha McDonagh
  3. Astronomy

    Swallow Thy Neighbor: Strong evidence of galactic cannibalism

    Astronomers have found a compelling case of a large galaxy caught in the act of eating a small fry.