Did you know that black truffles contain a compound called anandamide, which is also found in the human brain? This compound interacts with the brain's cannabinoid receptors, contributing to the truffle's reputation as a natural mood enhancer. Fascinating how nature connects with our biology! 🧠✨ #TruffleScience #Anandamide #BlackTruffles #Neuroscience #NatureBiology

One should be extremely cautious when dealing with genetic #determinism, particularly when one single #gene is highlighted, but here is the case of a #mutation in one gene that controls #anandamide (endocannabinoid) expression which inhibits #pain, #fear and #anxiety. #science #mood
🔗 https://www.theguardian.com/science/2019/mar/28/scientists-find-genetic-mutation-that-makes-woman-feel-no-pain
📄 Habib et al. (2019) British Journal of Anaesthesia http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bja.2019.02.019