Endogenous marijuana-like compounds regulate implantation during pregnancy by activating cannabinoid receptors on the embryo's surface. A new study explores the dynamics of this process and renews concerns about marijuana use in pregnant women.
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Piomelli, D. THC: moderation during implantation. Nat Med 10, 19–20 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1038/nm0104-19
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