Nick is Leafly's Director of Science & Innovation and holds a PhD in Neuroscience from Harvard University and a B.S. in Genetics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is the host of a popular science podcast, Mind & Matter: https://mindandmatter.substack.com. You can follow him on Twitter: @trikomes
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Scientists Solve Structure of Receptor That Allows THC to Get You High
Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on November 11, 2016read moreA team of scientists recently made headlines by publishing a paper detailing the crystal structure of the human cannabinoid receptor type 1 (CB1).
Fentanyl Maker Insys Is Running CBD Clinical Trials
Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on October 10, 2016read moreLearn about clinical trials that Insys, maker of Fentanyl, is running to investigate the use of cannabis-based therapies for a variety of ailments.
CBD (cannabidiol): What does it do and how does it affect the brain & body?
Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on October 10, 2016read moreLearn the science behind cannabidiol (CBD) and the brain, and find out how it’s able to provide such a broad range of potential medical benefits.
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CBD Week Is Here
Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on October 7, 2016read moreGet ready for CBD Week, a series of articles exploring how CBD works and its potential for treating disorders such as anxiety and addiction.
