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We have created this page to introduce you to the world of biohacking, and post the latest news globally. This section will grow as we come across more information, videos and info that we believe can help you on your Biohacking journey. We are passionate about contributing in whatever way or form to a better, healthier, society that can also live longer and still at an old age perform like a young person.
Where we are able we will source technologies, supplements, devices and information to assist you on your journey, or at the very least point you in the correct direction as to where you can find certain bio-hacks…
The Biohacking world is moving at an incredible speed and new studies and information is released daily.
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GLOBAL BIOHACKING NEWS
CANNABIS & PSHYCHIDELICS

Medicinal Cannabis Shown to Reduce Pain and Need for Opiate Painkillers Among Cancer Patients
Summary: Most cancer patients who used medical cannabis reported a significant improvement in pain measures and a decrease in some other cancer-related symptoms. Additionally, medical cannabis

Myrcene The Power Terpene
A recent review published in Frontiers in Nutrition highlighted the terpene myrcene’s phytotherapeutic profile and its range of potential medical applications. Myrcene is one of the most

CBD, THE PROMISCUOUS CANNABINOID
What’s so special about CBD ? Why all the hype? Let’s strip it down to the basics. Discovered more than 80 years ago, CBD/cannabidiol is a

Ketamine vs. Psilocybin for Therapy
Interest in psychedelics for therapy is growing, and people have questions. How do different psychedelic substances like ketamine, esketamine, “shrooms,” ibogaine, and MDMA compare? What

Snorting Shrooms? – Israeli Biopharma Company Creates Psilocybin Nasal Spray
Israel is on the edge of unveiling another ground-breaking treatment for mental conditions. This latest approach aims to resolve specific mental ailments using small doses of

Large survey suggests psilocybin is a “relatively safe” drug, with serious reactions being rare and short-lived
Analysis of a large international drug survey suggests that psilocybin relatively safe drug, with only 0.2% of magic mushroom users having sought emergency medical care

Entheogens and Plant Medicine: An Introduction
The discussion around psychedelics and their use as adjuncts to therapy has been increasingly gaining attention, alongside a growing enthusiasm around “plant medicines” as alternatives

CANNABIS COUNTRY REPORT SWITZERLAND – A COUNTRY ON ITS WAY TO FULL LEGALIZATION?
This cannabis country report Switzerland serves as an introduction to potential cannabis growers in Switzerland. This information is relevant to all growers. The information was

A Guide to Traveling With CBD
Travelers are using CBD travel guide to calm nerves, treat jet lag, ease muscle aches, and more. As travel makes its roaring comeback and you return

First-Ever Study Looks At Ayahuasca’s Impact On DNA Expression
A recent, early-stage study in the field of psychedelic research asked a new question: it considered how a psychedelic might impact the expression of human DNA. While

Synthetic cannabinoids: The good, the bad, and the ugly
At the same time that cannabis is being studied for its medicinal properties, and widely used as a recreational drug, similar substances to cannabis’ active

Largest Study of Psychedelic Drugs and How They Affect Brain Chemistry
A team of researchers from McGill University’s Department of Biomedical Engineering and the Montreal Neurological Institute Hospital in association with the Broad Institute at Harvard/MIT,

CBD and Opioids
The Opioid Crisis The United States is beset with an opioid epidemic that, so far, has claimed more than 300,000 lives. The analgesic effect of

Beyond Psilocybin: These Mushrooms May Offer Brain-Boosting Compounds, Too
Psilocybin, a psychoactive compound found in some psychedelic species of fungi, has received a flood of attention in recent years for its potential in treating mental health

CBD for schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that affects a person’s ability to think, feel, and behave clearly. It can cause psychotic episodes, and treatment is usually

THC vs CBD: What’s the difference?
THC and CBD are two of the most plentiful and medicinal chemicals in the cannabis plant, which actually contains over 500 currently identified chemicals. THC and CBD

Switzerland Legalized Recreational Cannabis, But Still Waiting On A Bill
Europe might have started out slower than the US, but it’s sure picking up steam now. Malta legalized cultivation and use, with Luxembourg on the

Oklahoma House Passes Psilocybin Decriminalization And Research Bill, Sending It To Senate
The Oklahoma House of Representatives on Monday approved a bill to decriminalize low-level possession of psilocybin and promote research into the therapeutic potential of the

New study addresses the question; ‘Can LSD boost creativity?’
A study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology aims to address historical issues in examining the effects LSD has on creativity. Researchers Isabel Weißner et al considered

Terminally Ill Patients In Missouri Can Seek Psychedelic Treatments Under ‘Right To Try’ Law
Under the new bill, it wouldn’t be considered an offense for patients participating in the right-to-try policy to possess Schedule I drugs such as MDMA,

What is CBN (Cannabinol)? How does the natural byproduct of THC work?
So much attention is placed upon THC and CBD that sometimes the less abundant cannabinoids are forgotten about or not appreciated fully. Yet cannabinol (CBN), the first

FDA Greenlight Sets the Stage for Upside With Mind Medicine
Based in New York, Mind Medicine (NASDAQ:MNMD), sometimes informally known as MindMed, is a different kind of healthcare company. Before you consider buying MNMD stock, you’ll definitely

Is Microdosing the future: Introduction
Microdosing. From Silicon Valley tech execs looking to enhance performance to common folk hoping to improve mental health, adding a microdose of psychedelics to your
HEALTH & WELLNESS

Link Between Exercise Intensity and Risk of Infection
Summary: Researchers identify the exertion level where aerosol particle emission increases exponentially, offering an explanation as to why exercise intensity may be linked to the transmission

New Study Addresses FDA’s Concerns, Demonstrates CBD’s Safety Profile
A recent study released by Validcare directly addresses the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) safety concerns regarding CBD’s effects on the liver, testosterone levels and drowsiness. The FDA’s

E-cigarettes ‘as safe as nicotine patches’ for pregnant smokers trying to quit
Pregnant smokers were more likely to quit when using e-cigarettes as safe as patches after four weeks, study shows. E-cigarettes as safe to use as

Treating Sleep Apnea Can Improve Memory in People With Cognitive Decline
Summary: Treating Sleep Apnea using CPAP could help improve cognitive decline symptoms in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. Source: The Conversation There is increasing recognition

Link Between Parkinson’s Gene and Vocal Issues Could Lead To Earlier Diagnosis
Summary: A specific Parkinson’s related gene could be a driver behind vocal production problems associated with the disease. The findings could lead to earlier diagnosis and

New Insights on Gene Activity and Addiction
Summary: Study sheds new light on the role dopamine plays in addiction and gene activity in neurons. Source: North Carolina State University Researchers at North Carolina State
LONGEVITY

Researchers generate the first complete, gapless sequence of a human genome
Scientists have published the first complete, gapless sequence of a human genome, two decades after the Human Genome Project produced the first draft human genome

A Case Of Shrunken Brains: How Covid-19 May Damage Brain Cells
This story is part of a larger mosaic of stories on Post-Acute Sequelae of Covid-19 (PASC), also known as Long Covid. Read part one and two of this series.

CBN Could Protect Aging Brain Cells Without Activating Cannabinoid Receptors
Cannabinol (CBN) could help with many age-associated neurodegenerative diseases, finds a study published in Free Radical Biology and Medicine in January 2022. The study found that CBN

The role of CBD in Anti-ageing and Longevity
Ageing is a complex of changes in an organism that progressively and deleteriously leads to a general decline of its biological functions, rendering it more

Sleep Apnea Accelerates Aging, but Treatment May Reverse It
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects 22 million people in the U.S. and is linked to a higher risk of hypertension, heart attacks, stroke, diabetes and

The many faces of NMN and why it is the premiere anti-aging nutrient.
The strength of NMN is the ability it has in increasing NAD+. We used to think that the big anti-aging nutrients were glutathione or DHEA. It was
BIOHACKING & PERFORMANCE

Psychedelic microdosing investigated for pharmacological effect on the brain
Psychedelic Microdosing investigated for pharmacological effects on the brain. For years, Joey McGeorge struggled to cope with anxiety and depression. Hoping to relieve some of

Dosing pure CBD to treat epilepsy
CBD is clearly a useful medicine in the treatment of some types of epilepsy, yet patients are faced with dilemmas when they must decide which product

Different Types of Ketamine Treatments: Which One is Right for You?
Despite having black market roots, over the last few years we have seen a noticeable rise in mainstream uses for ketamine, both recreational and therapeutic.

Study shows CBD can modify your high
Amid speculation on whether cannabidiol (CBD) can influence the intoxicating effects of d9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a new study supports this idea, along with another unexpected and

A Deeper Look at DMT
N,N-Dimethyltryptamine, known as DMT or the “spirit molecule”, is a compound found throughout nature that has profound effects on human consciousness. The importance of it in life

Reversing Hearing Loss With Regenerative Therapy
Most of us know someone affected by hearing loss, but we may not fully appreciate the hardships that lack of hearing can bring. Hearing loss