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Nick Jikomes, PhD
Nick Jikomes, PhD
Nick is Leafly's Director of Science & Innovation and holds a PhD in Neuroscience from Harvard University and a B.S. in Genetics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is the host of a popular science podcast, Mind & Matter: https://mindandmatter.substack.com. You can follow him on Twitter: @trikomes

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    Do magic mushrooms have ‘strains’ like cannabis?

    Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on April 28, 2022

    Know what you’re dosing: Different species and strains can have dramatically different levels of psilocybin, the hallucinogenic compound.

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    Is CBD an antiviral COVID drug? 

    Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on March 24, 2022

    Dr. Martha Roser, author of a headline-making study, talks about the promise and limitations of her findings.

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    Can drug use make you lose your mind?

    Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on February 28, 2022

    Drug-induced psychosis is a real thing. But which drugs? At what dosage? All these variables matter.

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    What are the potential risks of microdosing psychedelics?

    Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on January 20, 2022

    Microdosing psychedelics has become a popular wellness trend, but is it really that beneficial? Learn more on the science of how much you take and how often you take psychedelics.

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    Is your drug a psychedelic, a dissociative, or an empathogen?

    Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on December 14, 2021

    Ketamine affects the brain differently than ecstasy or psilocybin. Why? The answer lies in each drug’s chemical structure.

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    Would psychedelic therapy work without tripping?

    Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on November 2, 2021

    When psychedelic medicine is effective, is it pure chemistry—or is the experience of the trip essential?

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    Death and psychedelics: How science is reviving this ancient connection

    Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on October 5, 2021

    New research finds psychedelics can ease our fear of death. But the connections between the mind and mortality stretch back thousands of years.

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  • Leafly Insights: What CBD Strains & Products Are Consumers Looking For?

    Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on November 15, 2018

    We dug into the data to find out how cannabis consumer demands have shifted in the last year. Spoiler alert: They want more CBD.

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  • Cannabis Study: How THC Affects Learning and Memory at Different Ages

    Cannabis Study: How THC Affects Learning and Memory at Different Ages

    Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on June 13, 2017

    A 2017 study looked at the impact of THC on memory in young vs. older mice. Learn more about the findings and what it could mean for future research.

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  • Rick Doblin of MAPS Talks Medical Cannabis Trials and a Possible Legalization Timeline

    Rick Doblin of MAPS Talks Medical Cannabis Trials and a Possible Legalization Timeline

    Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on May 18, 2017

    We caught up with Rick Doblin to discuss MAPS-funded medical cannabis clinical trials and his thoughts on the end of federal prohibition.

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