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Yeast fermentation may be the answer to creating rare cannabinoids - Cannabis News
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A little genetic engineering, a lot of research, and a few metal tanks full of yeast bacteria could make mass-production possible.
Body's own marijuana helps us forget traumatic memories - Cannabis News
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The endogenous compound anandamide -- often referred to as the body's own marijuana -- plays a role in erasing memories of a traumatic event.
First medical marijuana research launches in Pennsylvania ~ Cannabis News
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Six years after the idea was germinated, the nation’s first state-authorized medical marijuana research program is being launched in Philadelphia, state officials said.
UCLA researchers develop chemistry needed to create marijuana breathalyzer - Cannabis News
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UCLA chemists have reported the key chemical discovery necessary for the creation of a small, electronic marijuana breathalyzer.
One doctor vs. the DEA: Inside the battle to study marijuana in America - Cannabis News
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Millions of people across the U.S. can legally buy pot at dispensaries — but scientists aren’t allowed to study it.
Feds Will Pay Scientists To Study Marijuana’s Effects On COVID-19 - Cannabis News
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In an unusual turn, NIDA will pay researchers up to $100K per year to find out if smoking weed impacts COVID-19 symptoms.
Cannabis can help save the bees: Cornell University - Cannabis News
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Hemp might prove more useful to bees than humans, and that’s saying a lot.
Black Swan: rare Jamaican cannabis strain could treat pancreatic cancer - Cannabis News
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In 2019 a flavonoid of cannabis – Caflanone (FBL-03G) – was granted Orphan drug status by the United States Food and Drug Administration. Now, trials using the flavonoid to treat pancreatic cancer are anticipated to begin in the spring.
NIH Director: Marijuana’s Legal Status Is ‘Big Deterrent’ To Research - Cannabis News
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The director of the National Institute of Health explained that federal laws make it very hard to study marijuana in the U.S.
Testing drivers for cannabis is hard. Here's why - Cannabis News
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As a growing number of states legalize cannabis, health officials are increasingly sounding the alarm for technology that can quickly determine when drivers are stoned.
How might terpenes contribute to the ‘entourage effect’ of cannabis? - Cannabis News
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The entourage effect describes how different components of the cannabis plant interact to create the unique effects of various strains and products.
The 'Father of Cannabis Research' on the Untapped Potential of Marijuana as Medicine - Cannabis News
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Raphael Mechoulam discovered THC over 50 years ago. Decades later, he's still convinced cannabis could help millions.
Marijuana goes through rigorous checks in Nevada - Cannabis News
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Before marijuana is ready for sale in Nevada dispensaries, it must first go through a laboratory screening process for a variety of pesticides and contaminants, as well as tests to determine potency levels.
Mouth On Fire? Here’s How Cannabis Can Help - Cannabis News
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Researchers accidentally proved that marijuana has the potential to ease the pain of capsaicin, which is the chemical responsible for putting the “hot” in hot peppers.
Wasn’t the DEA Going to Let Others Grow Research-Grade Cannabis?
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Arizona-based researcher Dr. Sue Sisley is spearheading an extraordinary lawsuit against the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), demanding that the agency stop dragging its feet on a years-old promise to end the federal government’s monopoly on growing cannabis for clinical research.
Pain Relievers from Cannabis Are 30 Times Stronger Than Aspirin, New Research Finds - Cannabis News
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Imagine a pain reliever 30 times stronger at reducing inflammation than Aspirin. Researchers at the University of Guelph in Canada are the first to uncover the pain-relief potential of cannabis, demonstrating just how strong the plant could be.

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