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The evolutionary origins of neurotransmitter-like compounds
27:54 - 34:51 (06:57)
Exploring the myths surrounding the purpose of cannabinoid receptors in the human brain, this podcast looks into the evolutionary origins of these compounds and their connection to the plant and fungi kingdoms.
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The presence of specific receptors in our brain, such as cannabinoid or opiate, suggest that humans were designed to consume certain substances, as these receptors bind to endogenous ligands and also have an effect when consuming substances from the outside.
27:54 - 32:47 (04:52)
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The presence of specific receptors in our brain, such as cannabinoid or opiate, suggest that humans were designed to consume certain substances, as these receptors bind to endogenous ligands and also have an effect when consuming substances from the outside.
ChapterThe evolutionary origins of neurotransmitter-like compounds
Episode#592: Dennis McKenna — An Ethnopharmacologist on Hallucinogens, Sex-Crazed Cicadas, The Mushrooms of Language, BioGnosis, and Illuminating Obscure Corners
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
This episode discusses the shared evolutionary origins of neurotransmitter-like compounds found in both the human brain and plants, and how these compounds are used for signal transduction processes in the ecosystem.
32:47 - 34:51 (02:04)
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This episode discusses the shared evolutionary origins of neurotransmitter-like compounds found in both the human brain and plants, and how these compounds are used for signal transduction processes in the ecosystem. The concept of the last universal common ancestor and the significance of secondary compounds in plants are also explored.