The Varsity

Marijuana has been previously shown to impair memory. However, French scientists have recently demonstrated that tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive component in marijuana, interferes with working memory by affecting astrocytes, a type of brain cell. Astrocytes were previously thought to have only played a supportive role to neurons. Prior to the study, astrocytes did not demonstrate playing a role in memory processes. As a result, this research represents a significant leap forward in our understanding of the intricacies of neural processes.