A study published recently in the journal Cells details the critical role mitochondrial cannabinoid receptors play in maintaining skeletal muscle energy production and contractile performance. Researchers from the University of Szeged and the University of Debrecen investigated mitochondrial CB1 receptors (mtCB1Rs), a distinct population of cannabinoid receptors located within skeletal muscle mitochondria. Using a novel …
Category: Cannabis Studies
Peer-reviewed studies covering cannabis and cannabis compounds.
Study: Cannabis Extract Shows Pain-Relieving, Anti-Inflammatory, and Anti-Dysmenorrheal Effects
A new study in Frontiers in Pharmacology finds that cannabis extracts deliver strong pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effects across several preclinical models. Researchers prepared a crude ethanolic extract from the aerial parts of the plant, which chemical analysis confirmed contained cannabinoids such as cannabidiol (CBD), tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), and cannabigerol (CBG), along with flavonoids and alkaloids. The …
Cannabis Use Linked to Reduced Fatigue and Cognitive Symptoms in MS and Parkinson’s Patients, Finds Study
A new study published in Health Leadership and Quality of Life adds to the growing body of evidence that cannabis can help ease the symptoms of those with multiple sclerosis (MS) and Parkinson’s disease (PD). Researchers from Anurag University, Chitkara University, and Universidad Nacional de Chimborazo, all in India, surveyed 900 participants, comparing cannabis consumers …
Study: Novel Electrochemical Sensor Offers Rapid, Selective Detection of CBD and THC in Cannabis Oil
A new study published in the journal Biosensors and Bioelectronics introduces an electrochemical sensor designed to detect cannabinoids with high precision. For the study, a research team from Thammasat University and the Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology in Thailand developed molecular-imprinted mesoporous platinum-iridium (Pt-Ir) alloy electrodes that mimic natural molecular recognition processes. Using both molecular …
Age, Sex, and Carrier Oil All Influence How Vaping Marijuana Affects the Body, Study Shows
A study from Washington State University, published in Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, reveals that not only age and sex but also the choice of carrier oil influence how vaporized marijuana affects physiology and behavior. In a large study of 414 mice, researchers looked at both adolescents and adults, split evenly between males and females. The …
Study: Cannabidiol Alters Gene Expression Linked to Immune Response and Cell Death in Leukemia Cells
Researchers from the Stephan Angeloff Institute of Microbiology have published new findings in Global Medical Genetics suggesting that cannabidiol (CBD) may play a role in reshaping gene activity in chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) cells. The study focused on K-562S cells, an imatinib-sensitive leukemia line, which were treated with CBD at an IC50 concentration of 17.69 …
Study: Recreational Marijuana Legalization Linked to Fewer Opioid Overdose Deaths
A new study published by the Southern Economic Journal finds that legalizing recreational marijuana leads to a reduction in opioid overdose deaths. Using event studies and a two-way fixed-effects, difference-in-differences approach modeled on the work of Callaway and Sant’Anna, the study found a consistent negative relationship between legal marijuana markets and opioid mortality. According to …
Study Finds Blunt Smoking Rising Sharply Among U.S. Adults, Especially Women and Non-Drinkers
Blunt smoking has surged in recent years, according to a new study published by the National Library of Medicine and conducted by researchers from the University of Cincinnati, University of California, Brown University, and the University of Texas School of Public Health. Analyzing data from more than 326,000 adults surveyed between 2015 and 2022 through …
Study: Irrigation Levels Influence Hemp Biomass, But Not Cannabinoid Concentrations
Researchers at Oregon State University published a study in Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment examining how irrigation affects hemp grown for cannabinoids in semi-arid southern Oregon. The multi-year field trials compared autoflower and full-season cultivars under varying irrigation rates, measuring biomass, flower structure, and cannabinoid yield.
Study: CBD Shows Strong Potential in Soft Tissue Wound Healing, But Delivery and Regulatory Challenges Remain
Researchers from Riga Technical University, the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, and Tomas Bata University have published a comprehensive review in the journal Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B examining cannabidiol’s (CBD) potential in soft tissue wound healing. The analysis highlights how CBD interacts with biological pathways central to healing, while also noting the barriers that stand in …
