A new randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial has found that short-term supplementation with CBD/CBDA-rich hemp oil appears safe and well-tolerated in dogs receiving chemotherapy for lymphoma. The study, conducted by researchers from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, the University of California, and the University of Florida, was published in the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. …
Category: Cannabis Studies
Peer-reviewed studies covering cannabis and cannabis compounds.
Study: THC-Dominant Cannabis Use Linked to Long-Term Relief From Anxiety and Depression
A new study published by the Journal of Affective Disorders found that adults with clinically significant anxiety and depression experienced substantial and sustained symptom relief after initiating medicinal cannabis, particularly THC-dominant products. Conducted by researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and La Trobe University, the observational study followed participants in Maryland over a …
Study: Extending Photoperiod in Final Weeks Boosts Marijuana Yields Without Reducing Cannabinoid Levels
Extending the daily light cycle during the final two weeks of cultivation may increase marijuana yields without diminishing cannabinoid content, according to a new study published in Industrial Crops and Products. For the study, researchers at Wageningen University and Research conducted a detailed series of experiments using the THC-dominant ‘White Russian’ cultivar. The study aimed …
Study: THC and CBD Combination Reduces Inflammation Triggered by Viral Immune Receptors
New research published in the European Journal of Pharmacology found that THC and CBD—especially when combined in equal parts—can significantly reduce inflammation in human immune cells triggered by toll-like receptors 7 and 8 (TLR7/8), key components of the body’s response to viral RNA. Conducted by scientists at the University of Dublin, the study explored how …
Study: Cannabidiol Reduces Seizures and Extends Lifespan in Animal Model of Rare Genetic Epilepsy
Researchers have found that cannabidiol (CBD) significantly reduces seizures and extends survival in a mouse model of developmental and epileptic encephalopathy type 1 (DEE1), a rare and drug-resistant pediatric epilepsy. The study, published in Epilepsia, involved a collaboration between researchers from the National Research Council of Italy, the University of Cassino and Southern Lazio, the …
Study: Cannabis Use Associated With Lower Risk of Vision-Threatening Complication After Retinal Detachment Surgery
A new study in JAMA Ophthalmology found that people who used cannabis were less likely to develop proliferative vitreoretinopathy, a serious complication that can cause retinal detachment surgeries to fail. Researchers from Baylor College of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, and the Palo Alto Medical Foundation conducted a large retrospective cohort study using electronic …
Study: Minor Cannabinoids Like CBN and CBC Show Potent Anti-Cancer Effects in Breast Cancer Models
Researchers from the Universidade do Porto have identified promising anti-cancer properties in four lesser-known cannabinoids: cannabigerol (CBG), cannabidivarin (CBDV), cannabinol (CBN), and cannabichromene (CBC). The study, published in Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) – Molecular and Cell Biology of Lipids, finds that these cannabinoids may play a potential role in treating estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast …
Study: New Cannabis Method Speeds Up Genetic Transformation by Nearly a Month
A newly developed two-step ex vitro transformation method has significantly improved the efficiency and speed of generating transgenic hairy roots in cannabis, according to researchers from Université Laval. The method, detailed in the journal BMC Biotechnology, achieved a 90% transformation efficiency—surpassing both traditional in vitro and one-step ex vitro techniques—and shortened the time required for …
Study: CBDA Outperformed Prescription Drug Riluzole in ALS Preclinical Model
Cannabidiolic acid (CBDA), a minor non-psychoactive cannabinoid, has demonstrated greater neuroprotective effects than riluzole—the only widely approved ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) treatment—in a new study involving an aninal model of ALS. Published in Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy, the research evaluated CBDA alongside four other cannabinoids and found it to be the most effective in preserving motor …
Study: Microwaves and Ultrasound Boost CBD Extraction, Enhance Gluten-Free Hemp Cupcakes
A new study published in the journal Molecules demonstrates how microwave and ultrasound-assisted extraction methods can maximize cannabidiol (CBD) yields from hemp, while also demonstrating how CBD-enriched hemp oil can be successfully incorporated into gluten-free cupcakes as a nutritious fat alternative. Researchers from the University of Calabria used dynamic maceration supported by both microwave irradiation …
