Anthony Martinelli is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Marijuana Herald. He previously founded and served as Editor-in-Chief of TheJointBlog.com, a cannabis news site he launched in 2011 and sold in 2019. He has also worked as a campaign manager and communications director for multiple political campaigns and elected officials. Anthony can be reached at Info@TheMarijuanaHerald.com.
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Study Identifies 227 Cannabis Terpenes and Details Why Cultivars Smell So Different
A new study has identified 227 terpenes in cannabis and mapped the genes that help determine why different cultivars develop their own distinct aromas and …
Over 300 Important Cannabis Studies Published in 2026
Below is a breakdown of over 300 cannabis-related studies published in 2026. The title of each entry links to a full article covering the study, …
Systematic Review Finds CBD Produces Antidepressant-Like Effects
A new systematic review found that cannabidiol (CBD) produces antidepressant-like effects, potentially through multiple biological mechanisms involving neuroplasticity, inflammation and neurotransmitter signaling. The study, published …
Florida Medical Marijuana Sales Surpass 13.3 Billion mg of THC and 4.56 Million Ounces in 2026, Patient Count Reaches 939,381
Florida medical marijuana treatment centers have now dispensed more than 13.3 billion milligrams of THC and 4.56 million ounces of smokable marijuana in 2026, while …
Study Finds CBN and CBG With Melatonin Enhance Chemotherapy Against Glioblastoma Cells
A new study found that the marijuana compounds cannabinol (CBN) and cannabigerol (CBG), when combined with melatonin, produced synergistic effects against human glioblastoma cells and …
Vireo Growth Announces Share Buyback Program for Up to 2.4 Million Shares
Vireo Growth Inc. announced today that its board of directors has authorized a new share buyback program allowing the cannabis company to repurchase up to …
Arizona Marijuana Tax Collections Top $173 Million Through First Seven Months of 2026
Arizona has collected more than $173 million in marijuana-related taxes through the first seven months of 2026, putting the state modestly ahead of the amount …
Review Finds Hemp May Alter Gut Microbiota and Reduce Harmful Bacteria in Livestock
A new scientific review finds that hemp-derived feeds and cannabinoids may influence gut bacteria, fermentation and intestinal health in livestock, with some studies reporting increases …
Study Finds Cannabis Compounds Show Potential as Natural Antifungal Agents
Compounds found in cannabis, including cannabidiol (CBD), cannabigerolic acid (CBGA) and tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV), may have potential as natural antifungal agents, according to a new computational …
Daily Cannabis News Brief for 8/12/2026
Below is The Marijuana Herald’s Daily Cannabis News Brief for August 12, 2026. The Marijuana Herald publishes a new edition every weekday at around 3 …
