Category Archives: Cannabis Science

What is Myrcene? Benefits & Effects Of This Cannabis Terpene

Myrcene is a common terpene found in some cannabis strains. A terpene is an aromatic [...]

Cannabis Could Fight Superbugs, Study Finds

A compound of cannabis could be the solution to drug-resistant superbugs like MRSA.

Newfound Cannabis Compound May Be 30 Times More Potent Than THC

But we still don't know if it causes a high or has medical benefits.

To Unlock the Potential of Cannabis, The Industry Needs More Research

By Kevin Murphy A recent spate of vaping-related lung illnesses has lawmakers and health officials calling for more testing of legal cannabis products. But because cannabis is [...]

Study Shows Cannabis Use Does Not Affect Next-Day Driving

A recent study from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto has debunked [...]

This company filed the first cannabis DNA patent—and nobody knows who they are

By David Bienenstock The world first learned about Biotech Institute LLC two years ago in an [...]

Problematic Marijuana Use Is Declining Among People Who Consume Every Day, Study Finds

By Kimberly Lawson Contrary to the expectations of public health experts, the rate of frequent [...]

Can cannabis help with Crohn’s disease? Doctors and patients weigh in

By Rae Lland Can cannabis help with the symptoms of Crohn’s disease? This is a [...]

Does the Straight-Line Dose-Response Work for Cannabis?

Too many assumptions around cannabis in particular rely implicitly on the classic straight line dosing [...]

The Endocannabinoid System: What Nobody is Actively Discussing

What is the role of the endocannabinoid system? Is it a valid science? And why [...]

No, experts don’t consider marijuana a gateway drug. That, and five more fact checks from the Texas Legislature on weed.

It’s unlikely Texas will become the next Colorado or California anytime soon. But when it [...]

Marijuana is a lot more than just THC—a pharmacologist looks at the untapped healing compounds

By James David Adams, The Conversation Medical marijuana is legal in 33 states as of [...]

This Is The Best Way To Store Marijuana For The Apocalypse, According To Science

By Kimberly Lawson You may want to rethink how you’re storing your marijuana stash long-term. [...]

Pot for pets: Here’s how vets and others say it can help

An increasing number of pet owners are using cannabis-based products to treat their dogs' ailments.

If You’re Buying Your Weed Solely Based on the THC Level, You’re Doing it Wrong.

The entourage effect of the terpene and cannabinoid content plays a far greater role in [...]