A new wave of research points toward cannabinoids having an adaptive, immunomodulating effect.
Tag: Immune Function
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The ECS & the Biology of Wellness
Project CBD speaks with neuroscientist Greg Gerdeman on the endocannabinoid system and the biology of wellness.
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Bug Off! A True Story About CBD & MRSA
Antibiotic-resistant infections are a growing health crisis. CBD-rich cannabis may be a potent tool in the fight.
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CB1, Gene Expression & Obesity
A new study describes how CB1 inhibition by Rimonabant leads to changes in gene regulation.
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Orphan Receptors in Cancer
An “orphan receptor” is the term for a receptor in the body whose natural activator is not known.
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Lupus & ABHD6
Researchers suggest that overactivity of ABHD6 limits the body’s ability to quell its response to interferons.
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Should You Use Cannabis to Prevent Illness?
Preventive medicine is a hot topic these days as everyone is looking for ways to stay healthy and avoid illness.
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ICRS 2018: CBD Shines in Leiden (Part 1)
New scientific findings highlight the 28th annual meeting of the International Cannabinoid Research Society.
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CBD as Preventative Medicine
Excerpted from “CBD: A Patient’s Guide to Medicinal Cannabis–Healing without the High” by Leonard Leinow and Juliana Birnbaum.
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I’m Just Mad About Saffron
The benefits of common kitchen spices are mediated by cannabinoid receptors in the brain.