A new study using an animal model finds that chronic use of nicotine pouches may increase seizure vulnerability and disrupt key brain immune and waste-clearance systems, while inhaled cannabidiol (CBD) appears to reverse many of those effects. The research was published in Nicotine & Tobacco Research by Oxford Academic and conducted by scientists from Augusta …
Category: Studies
Peer-reviewed studies covering cannabis and cannabis compounds.
Study: CBD Does Not Increase DNA Damage in Human Liver Cells
A study published today by the Journal of Cannabis Research and the National Library of Medicine finds that cannabidiol (CBD) does not increase DNA damage in human liver cells, countering concerns raised by earlier laboratory findings. The research was conducted by scientists at Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg and focused on short-term cellular responses to …
Study: Melatonin and Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Boost Growth, Stress Tolerance, and Cannabinoid Production in Cannabis sativa
Researchers from the Graduate University of Advanced Technology in Iran report in a new study that a combined treatment of melatonin and zinc oxide nanoparticles can significantly improve growth, stress tolerance, nutrient uptake, and cannabinoid production in Cannabis sativa. The study, published in the journal Plant Nano Biology, is titled Synergistic Effects of Melatonin and …
New Study Unveils High-Precision Technique for Testing Cannabinoids in Oils and Flower
A team of researchers from Brazil has developed a highly sensitive lab method that could help regulators and producers more accurately measure key cannabinoids in marijuana oils and dried flower. They team from the Federal University of Espírito Santo reports their findings in a study published by ACS Omega.
Study: Cannabis-Based Medicines Linked to Long-Term Quality-of-Life Improvements in Multiple Sclerosis Patients
A study from researchers at Imperial College London and Kings College London reports that people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) experienced sustained improvements in quality of life after beginning treatment with cannabis-based medicinal products, with benefits observed for up to two years. Published in the journal Medical Cannabis and Cannabinoids and published online by the …
Study: Rare Varin Cannabinoids Show Potent Anticancer Activity in Lab Tests
A new study published in Natural Product Research reports that two rare varin-type cannabinoids may offer meaningful anticancer potential, with researchers identifying strong cytotoxic effects in breast and colon cancer cell lines. The work was conducted by a team at the Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, who developed a method to generate hard-to-access cannabinoids from …
THC-Based Medication Reduced Agitation in Alzheimer’s Patients in Randomized Clinical Trial
A randomized clinical trial published in The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry found that dronabinol, a medication made with synthetic THC, reduced agitation in patients with Alzheimer’s disease over a three-week treatment period. The research team, based at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and several collaborating centers, conducted the trial across five inpatient and …
Study: CBD Shown to Reduce Placental Inflammation in Research Using Human Tissue
A new study published in the Journal of Cannabis Research and U.S. Library of Medicine reports that cannabidiol may reduce inflammation in human placental tissue. The research was conducted by a team from Charles University. The study examined how CBD influences inflammation triggered by lipopolysaccharide exposure in term placenta explants and primary trophoblast cells. Investigators …
Study: Long-Acting Injectable CBD Shows Weeks-Long Presence in Calves, Suggesting Possible Use for Painful Farm Procedures
According to the results of a new study, a single injection of liposomal cannabidiol could offer prolonged pain relief for calves, a growing priority in livestock management. The study, published in the Journal of Dairy Science and conducted by researchers from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the Agriculture Research Organization Volcani Institute, examined the …
CBD May Help Stabilize Brain Chemistry in People at High Risk for Psychosis, Study Finds
A new study from researchers at King’s College London offers news evidence that cannabidiol could help regulate brain activity tied to memory and early signs of psychosis. The findings, published in Psychiatry Research: Neuroimaging, examined how a single dose of CBD affected the relationship between hippocampal glutamate levels and brain activation during a verbal learning …
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