New research on breeding cannabis for unique aroma
The cannabis market is continuously evolving with the emergence of new varieties. The creation of a new cultivar or strain involves the selective breeding of parent strains, with the goal…
California Senate Passes Bills To Allow Marijuana Sales At State-Run Farmers Markets And Legalize Cannabis Cafes
The California Senate has approved Assembly-passed bills allowing small marijuana growers to sell their products directly to consumers at state-organized farmers markets and to legalize cannabis cafes in the state.…
Marijuana Compound Has 'Anti-Aging Effect On The Brain,' Study Of Mice Dosed With THC Finds
Authors of a new study on the neurological impacts of long-term THC administration say their findings “could be the basis for an effective antiaging and pro-cognitive medication,” noting increased energy…
Marijuana Is The 'Most Effective' Way For Women With Endometriosis To Manage Their Symptoms, Study Finds
A new study on the use of marijuana to treat endometriosis finds that women who consumed cannabis rated it as “the most effective self-management strategy to reduce symptom intensity” of…
Most People Who Use Marijuana Obtain It From Licensed Retailers, New Survey Finds
Among cannabis consumers in states with legalization laws, nearly 8 in 10 say they purchase all or most of their marijuana from licensed retailers—seemingly supporting advocates' arguments that enacting regulated…
Marijuana helps people with substance misuse disorders stay off opioids or reduce their use, maintain treatment, and manage withdrawal symptoms, a new federally funded study finds.
Researchers at the University…
A lesser-known cannabinoid known as CBG has surprised scientists after a first-ever human clinical trial found that it appears to improve memory while also “significantly” reducing anxiety and stress.
The…