As I mentioned on my first post I'm close to finishing my PhD. The only thing left to do is the most difficult part... to write the thesis.
I find that a lot of people are curious about my research. Why? you may ask. One word: cannabis :smile:
Cannabinoids (the active compounds found in cannabis) act by activating receptors in our body. The one that makes you high is THC (short for tetrahydracannabinoid) and activates a receptor in the brain. This finding led scientists to believe that if we have such receptors it is most likely because our body produces substances that are similar to cannabinoids (called endocannabinoids).
The cannabinoid receptors, endocannabinoids and associated enzymes are referred to as the endocannabinoid system.
My work was to study the endocannabinoid system in children with asthma. How was it compared to healthy individuals at the genetic level?
It turns out, there were some interesting differences.
Feel free to write your questions in the comments or let me know if you would like me to explain to you anything in more detail.