Category: Studies

Study: Fennel Oil and Yeast Lysate Boost Marijuana Disease Resistance and Cannabinoid Levels

A new study published in Industrial Crops and Products found that a combination of fennel essential oil, yeast lysate and beneficial microbes may help marijuana plants fight off disease and pests while also increasing levels of key cannabinoids.

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Study: Marijuana Extract Shows Strong Antibacterial Potential Against Fish Pathogens

A study published this month by the peer-reviewed journal Frontiers in Veterinary Science found that leaf extracts from marijuana may help fight bacterial infections in fish by limiting bacterial growth, disrupting biofilms and interfering with quorum sensing, a communication process bacteria use to coordinate harmful activity.

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Study: CBD May Reduce a Key Ketamine Side Effect While Preserving Antidepressant Potential

A study published online today by the journal Biological Psychiatry reports that cannabidiol (CBD) may help reduce a major side effect of ketamine by targeting a specific receptor in the brain tied to movement and dopamine activity.

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Study: CBD and Probiotics May Work Together to Support the Gut-Brain Axis

A study published in CNS & Neurological Disorders – Drug Targets finds that cannabidiol (CBD) and probiotics may have complementary effects on the gut-brain axis, a communication system linking the digestive tract and central nervous system.

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CBD Shows Multi-Target Potential Against Breast Cancer Pathways, Study Finds

The cannabis compound cannabidiol (CBD) interacts strongly with several proteins tied to breast cancer growth and spread, highlighting its potential as a multi-target treatment candidate, according to a new study published in Current Drug Discovery Technologies.

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Study: Delta-8 THC May Dramatically Slow Nicotine Metabolism, Raising Smoking Cessation Potential

A new study published in Drug Metabolism and Disposition found that delta-8 THC can sharply inhibit the body’s ability to break down nicotine, suggesting it may have potential as a smoking-cessation aid.

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Study: CBD-Dominant Marijuana Extracts Outperform THC in Older Adults With Chronic Pain, Although Both Help

A new study published in the Journal of Pain Research found that CBD-dominant full-spectrum marijuana extracts were associated with stronger pain relief and fewer side effects than pure THC in older adults with chronic or treatment-resistant pain.

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Study: CBD Restores Key Mitochondrial Function in Cells From Rare Genetic Disorder Barth Syndrome

A new study published in The FASEB Journal found that cannabidiol (CBD) restored several major cellular and mitochondrial deficits in immune cells derived from people with Barth syndrome, a rare inherited disorder that can cause serious metabolic and immune-related complications.

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Study: High-Volume Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Linked to Lower Rates of Larceny and Motor Vehicle Theft

A new study published in the journal Regional Science and Urban Economics found that medical marijuana dispensaries in Florida were associated with lower rates of some property crimes, but the effect depended heavily on how busy the dispensaries were and how much foot traffic already existed in the surrounding area.

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Study: Cannabis Essential Oil Reduces Pain and Nerve Damage in Multiple Sclerosis Model

A study published recently by the journal Phytomedicine found that a non-psychotropic cannabis essential oil reduced pain, improved mobility and eased anxiety- and depression-like symptoms in an animal model of multiple sclerosis, with researchers saying the effects appear to be driven by the CB2 receptor.

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