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21/11/2025

A long-term study published in Nature Mental Health by researchers at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine has revealed that both recent and cumulative ma*****na use are linked to epigenetic changes, particularly in DNA methylation. While DNA methylation does not alter the genetic code itself, it influences how genes are expressed—essentially reshaping how the body interprets the genome and produces vital proteins.

The study found that ma*****na users exhibited dozens of altered methylation sites, with these changes becoming more pronounced over time as use continued. Notably, several of the affected sites were tied to neuropsychiatric conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and substance-related disorders.

Although further research is needed to determine whether these epigenetic shifts directly increase disease risk, the findings highlight that ma*****na use may leave lasting marks on brain and mental health pathways, particularly in individuals with genetic or biological vulnerabilities.

Ma*****na is a widely used psychoactive substance in the US and medical and recreational legalization has risen over the past decade. Despite the growing number of individuals using ma*****na, studies investigating the association between epigenetic factors and recent and cumulative ma*****na use re...

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Learn to manage intrusive thoughts using the "Passengers on the Bus" ACT exercise with Emma McAdam in this Therapy in a Nutshell video.Join Therapy in a Nuts...