Cannabis Use Linked to Epigenetic Changes, Study Shows: ScienceAlert

8 points by arthurz 10 months ago | 14 comments
  • dataflow360 10 months ago
    2023 story, also linked to 3 months ago when it was already stale but just as baity

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

    • aszantu 10 months ago
      So.... what else causes epigenetic changes?
      • hirvi74 10 months ago
        > "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.

        • aszantu 10 months ago
          coincidentally ppl smoke marijuana with tobacco, lol
        • autoexec 10 months ago
          Child abuse, alcohol, sugar, love, trauma, "Mild internet use", pet ownership, tanning, not getting enough sleep, etc. Basically everything.
          • aszantu 10 months ago
            thank you, it's funny how they're coming after weed now
            • datavirtue 10 months ago
              Wait until people figure out they can take balanced cannabinoid gummies instead of nasty shit like diclophlenic acid and Advil.
          • kfarr 10 months ago
            According to Google:

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

            • BizarroLand 9 months ago
              As I understand it, epigenetic changes are your genome's response to the environment, so basically everything causes them to fluctuate on some level or another.
              • Ekaros 10 months ago
                Now I am wondering would it be simpler to ask what does not cause epigenetic changes?
                • Narhem 10 months ago
                  Mushrooms cause epigenetic changes. Click bait article is being click bait.
                  • DANmode 10 months ago
                    Changes aren't always bad.

                    Is it clickbait, or are we stupid readers?

              • moi2388 10 months ago
                And no mention of what changes. Bad article.