Kevin McKernan discusses sequencing the cannabis genome and its implications.
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Get High & Lose Weight?
Evidence shows marijuana users are much less likely to develop metabolic syndrome.
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Illuminating Results of CBD Patient Survey
Here’s what we learned when we asked thousands of patients about their use of CBD.
Posted inPolicy
CBD Legislative Update: Federal Developments
Several cannabis bills have been introduced by the U.S. Congress. Three relate specifically to CBD.
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CBD-Drug Interactions: Role of Cytochrome P450
With CBD becoming widely available, scientists are taking a closer look at CBD-drug interactions.
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Fortunate Sun: Solar Power & the Birth of the American Cannabis Industry
When John Schaeffer sold the first solar panel, he didn’t realize he had struck a blow against the war on drugs.
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The Life & Work of Raphael Mechoulam: “The Scientist”
A documentary tells the story of the “father of cannabinoid medicine.”
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How Safe Is Your Vape Pen?
Jahan Marcu, PhD, reports on the hidden dangers of propylene glycol and vape pens that smolder.
Posted inHemp
Prohibition’s Last Gasp: “CBD Only”
Industrial hemp oil marketers tried to put a positive spin on the FDA’s recent slap-down.
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Is “Pure” CBD Better?
A groundbreaking study has documented the superior therapeutic properties of whole plant CBD extract.