New research finds that cannabinol (CBN), a lesser-known compound found in marijuana, could play a protective role in treating neurodegenerative diseases by reducing cell stress and promoting neuronal survival. The study, conducted by scientists from the University of Eastern Piedmont and the University “G. d’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara and published in the journal Antioxidants, explored the effects …
Category: Cannabis Studies
Peer-reviewed studies covering cannabis and cannabis compounds.
Study Finds Cannabis Sugar Leaf Extract Kills Multiple Bacterial Pathogens
According to a recently published study, cannabis sugar leaves demonstrate promising antimicrobial effects against several bacterial pathogens, including Bacillus cereus, Vibrio cholerae, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Staphylococcus epidermidis. For the study, published by the Journal of Advanced Veterinary and Animal Research, researchers from Rajamangala University of Technology Isan and Kasetsart University prepared ethanol-based extracts …
Study: CBD May Protect Against Heart Failure by Improving Mitochondrial Function and Reducing Inflammation
A new study has found that cannabidiol (CBD) may offer significant cardioprotective benefits for individuals with heart failure by preserving mitochondrial function, limiting oxidative stress, and reducing inflammation. In an animal model of heart failure (HF), researchers administered subcutaneous doses of CBD every three days for four weeks. The study found that CBD effectively reduced …
Study: CBD Increases Anti-Inflammatory Eicosanoids, While THC Has No Effect
New research from the University of Colorado finds that CBD increases levels of anti-inflammatory eicosanoids in the blood, highlighting its potential for treating inflammation-related conditions. THC had no effect. The study, published in Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research and available online through the U.S. National Library of Medicine, examined how CBD and THC affect eicosanoids—lipid compounds …
Study: Cannabis Extract With Equal Parts THC and CBD Reduces Chronic Pain and Improves Quality of Life
A hybrid cannabis extract with equal parts THC and CBD significantly reduced pain and improved quality of life in chronic pain patients, according to a new study conducted in Germany. Published in the journal Advances in Therapy, the observational study followed 64 adult patients treated with Cannamedical® Hybrid Cannabis Extract THC25:CBD25 as part of standard …
New Zealand Study Recruiting Dogs for First-Ever THC and CBD Arthritis Trial
More than 100 dogs are being enrolled in what’s being called the first regulated clinical trial of its kind, testing a combination of THC and CBD for treating osteoarthritis in canines. The trial is being conducted by Hale Animal Health, a veterinary pharmaceutical company based in New Zealand. The study is taking place across multiple …
Study: New Method Efficiently Removes THC From Cannabis Extracts While Preserving Other Cannabinoids at Industrial Scale
Researchers from the Universidad Nacional de Colombia have developed a method for removing nearly all THC from cannabis extracts using scalable chromatography. A study published online today by the Journal of Chromatography A details the development of a process that effectively separates tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) from cannabis extracts while preserving cannabidiol (CBD) and other cannabinoids. Researchers …
Clinical Trial Finds Psilocybin Therapy More Effective Than Escitalopram in Reducing Negative Thinking in Depression
A new clinical trial finds that psilocybin therapy may offer a more powerful remedy for negative thought patterns in people with major depressive disorder than the commonly prescribed antidepressant escitalopram. Researchers from Imperial College London and the University of California analyzed data from a randomized, controlled study comparing two high-dose psilocybin therapy sessions to six …
Study Finds Marijuana Not to Blame for Brain Wave Changes in Psychosis
According to the results of a new study published in the European Archives of Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience, recent cannabis use does not significantly affect key brain activity patterns in individuals with psychosis. Researchers examined 93 patients diagnosed with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, dividing them into recent cannabis users and non-users. EEG readings were compared …
Study Finds THC and CBD Do Not Affect Estrogen Production in Key Ovarian Cells
A new study published in the journal Reproductive Toxicology by researchers at the University of Ottawa found that cannabinoids such as THC and CBD do not impact estrogen production in human granulosa cells, which play a crucial role in female reproductive health. “As cannabis becomes more accessible globally, its use among women of reproductive age …
