The cannabinoid type 2 receptor - also called "CB2 receptor" - is a special membrane protein. Its function is to receive chemical signals that control cellular activity. "Until now, this receptor was ...

A cannabinoid our bodies produce naturally has been found, in a new study, to play a role in the inappropriate regulation of fear responses characteristic of conditions like anxiety and PTSD. The ...

Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer mortality in the U.S. The American Cancer Society estimates that this year alone, there will be 106,180 new cases of colon cancer diagnosed. Two ...