Cannabis Use Linked to Epigenetic Changes, Study Shows: ScienceAlert

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Post by arthurz » Thu, Sep 05, 2024, 12:26 AM UTC

Cannabis Use Linked to Epigenetic Changes, Study Shows: ScienceAlert
sciencealert.com

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Post by aszantu » Thu, Sep 05, 2024, 1:25 AM UTC

So.... what else causes epigenetic changes?

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Post by hirvi74 » Thu, Sep 05, 2024, 1:29 AM UTC

aszantu wrote: post #2

So.... what else causes epigenetic changes?

> "Interestingly, we consistently identified one marker that has previously been associated with tobacco use," Hou explained, "suggesting a potential shared epigenetic regulation between tobacco and marijuana use."

Well, I guess tobacco is something else that causes epigenetic changes.

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Post by dataflow360 » Thu, Sep 05, 2024, 1:38 AM UTC

2023 story, also linked to 3 months ago when it was already stale but just as baity

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40477130

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Post by Narhem » Thu, Sep 05, 2024, 2:05 AM UTC

aszantu wrote: post #2

So.... what else causes epigenetic changes?

Mushrooms cause epigenetic changes. Click bait article is being click bait.

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Post by DANmode » Thu, Sep 05, 2024, 2:18 AM UTC

Narhem wrote: post #5

aszantu wrote: post #2

So.... what else causes epigenetic changes?

Mushrooms cause epigenetic changes. Click bait article is being click bait.

Changes aren't always bad.

Is it clickbait, or are we stupid readers?

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Post by kfarr » Thu, Sep 05, 2024, 2:26 AM UTC

aszantu wrote: post #2

So.... what else causes epigenetic changes?

According to Google:

> Exercise is a powerful environmental stimulus that causes epigenetic changes, particularly in muscle tissue.

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Post by autoexec » Thu, Sep 05, 2024, 3:58 AM UTC

aszantu wrote: post #2

So.... what else causes epigenetic changes?

Child abuse, alcohol, sugar, love, trauma, "Mild internet use", pet ownership, tanning, not getting enough sleep, etc. Basically everything.

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Post by moi2388 » Thu, Sep 05, 2024, 6:35 AM UTC

And no mention of what changes. Bad article.

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Post by aszantu » Thu, Sep 05, 2024, 7:14 AM UTC

hirvi74 wrote: post #3

aszantu wrote: post #2

So.... what else causes epigenetic changes?

> "Interestingly, we consistently identified one marker that has previously been associated with tobacco use," Hou explained, "suggesting a potential shared epigenetic regulation between tobacco and marijuana use." Well, I guess tobacco is something else that causes epigenetic changes.

coincidentally ppl smoke marijuana with tobacco, lol