A new study published in Frontiers in Pharmacology reports that cannabidiol, when paired with common natural antioxidants, may significantly reduce aggression and depression-like behavior in a validated model of post-traumatic stress disorder. The research was conducted by scientists from Link Campus University, Biomedical Campus University of Rome, the University of Galway, and the University of …
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Study: Autistic Adults Report 73% Short-Term Symptom Relief After Using Inhaled Cannabis
A new study published in Scientific Reports finds that autistic adults who use inhaled cannabis report large short-term reductions in core and co-occurring symptoms. The research was conducted by scientists from Washington State University and the University of New Orleans using anonymized data from the Strainprint journaling app.
Study: CBD Reduces Tumor Growth and Lowers Immune Evasion Marker HLA-G
A study published yesterday in the peer-reviewed journal Scientific Reports finds that cannabidiol may suppress a key immune-evasion molecule used by certain tumors while simultaneously reducing their growth and mobility. The findings come from experiments using JEG-3 choriocarcinoma cells, a model commonly used to study cancer behavior and immune-related pathways.
Massachusetts Marijuana Sales Reach $154 Million in October, $1.55 Billion Year-to-Date
Massachusetts adult-use marijuana sales climbed to $141.6 million in October (compared to $136 million in September), continuing a strong year for the state’s recreational market. Medical marijuana sales added another $12.7 million, bringing the combined monthly total to more than $154 million, according to data released today by the Cannabis Control Commission. The numbers reflect …
Massachusetts Senate Budget Committee Unanimously Approves Marijuana Reform Bill, Doubles Possession Limits
The Massachusetts Senate Ways and Means Committee has unanimously approved Senate Bill 2722, the chamber’s companion to the sweeping reform measure the House passed earlier this year. While the two proposals share the same broad goals, the Senate version includes several key differences that will shape the final negotiations.
New Jersey Senate Committee Unanimously Approves Bill to Add Sickle Cell Anemia to Medical Marijuana Program
Today, New Jersey’s Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee unanimously approved legislation to add sickle cell anemia as a qualifying condition for the state’s medical marijuana program. The measure, Assembly Bill 913/Senate Bill 2392, has already cleared the full Assembly and is now moving through the Senate after today’s committee approval. The proposal …
Study: Adult-Use Cannabis Regulators Outpace Alcohol Agencies on Public Health Goals
Adult-use cannabis regulators are more likely than alcohol agencies to describe and report their work in public health terms, according to a new analysis of state regulatory reports from the 24 U.S. states that have legalized recreational marijuana. Researchers reviewed the most recent annual reports from 22 cannabis agencies and 20 alcohol regulators, looking for …
Michigan Bill Would Create State-Run Marijuana Reference Lab and Expand CRA Testing Authority
Senator Samir Singh (D) introduced new legislation today that would give the Cannabis Regulatory Agency clearer authority to conduct its own marijuana testing and research. Filed as Senate Bill 704 and sent to the Senate Regulatory Affairs Committee, the measure adds two targeted but significant responsibilities to the state’s marijuana oversight system.
CBD-Rich Cannabis Extract Shows Strong Immunomodulatory Effects in T Cell Study
A new laboratory study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences reports that a cannabidiol-rich cannabis extract known as CAN296 produced strong and consistent immunomodulatory effects when tested on human T cells. Researchers from the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem evaluated how the extract altered activation markers, cytokine levels, …
Study: Cannabis Extract Shows Strong Lethal and Repellent Effects Against Chagas Disease Vector
A new study reports that cannabis-derived extracts may offer an effective, low-toxicity option for controlling Triatoma infestans, the primary insect responsible for spreading Chagas disease. Researchers evaluated extracts taken from the inflorescences of a Deep Mandarine cannabis variety and found notable lethal and repellent activity against fifth-instar nymphs of the insect, even outperforming widely used …
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