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Snails On Methamphetamine

Posted by samzenpus on from the escargot-on-ice dept.

sciencehabit writes "Science answers the question: What happens when you put a snail on speed? From the article: 'The results suggest that meth improves memory, something that has been previously observed in creatures with large, complex brains like rats and humans. But since the snails store their memories in a simple, three-neuron network, the team hopes that studying the meth effect in these gastropods will help pinpoint how the drug's memory magnification powers work.'"

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  1. Interesting by davidsinn · · Score: 5, Funny

    Three neurons for a memory. Sounds like the congress.

  2. This... by ArsonSmith · · Score: 5, Funny

    This is what happens when you put scientists on pot.

    scientist1: "DUDE!!! what would happen if we took a snail, (pause) and gave him speed?"

    scientist2: "PHHAAAA HAHAHAHAHA, lets' get to the lab!!"

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  3. Re:Too much credit by Darth+Hamsy · · Score: 5, Funny

    Oh, the irony.