http://antoine.frostburg.edu/chem/senese/101/features/anandamide.shtml
Forgetful mice and blissful pigs Anandamide is synthesized enzymatically in areas of the brain that are important in memory and higher thought processes, and in areas that control movement. That implies that anandamide's function is not just to produce bliss. Connections between nerve cells are associated with learning and memory. Nerve cells can make new connections and break old ones. Repeated use of a connection makes it grow stronger; lack of use can cause the connection to be lost. Some biochemical evidence suggests that anandamide plays a role in the making and breaking of short term neural connections [Derkinderen, 1996]. And animal studies suggest that anandamide induces forgetfulness [smRti-nirodha? -- card; LOL!] Substances that keep anandamide from binding to its receptor might be used to treat memory loss. USDA agricultural researcher Gary Weesner is studying anandamide's effectiveness as an animal sedative [Pork, 1997]. "Pigs [treated with anandamide] walk less and lay down more," Weesner says. "We see reduced body temperature and slower respiration- all indicators consistent with being calm." To subscribe, send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Or go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FairfieldLife/ and click 'Join This Group!' Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FairfieldLife/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FairfieldLife/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
