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 …
Category: Cannabis Studies
Peer-reviewed studies covering cannabis and cannabis compounds.
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 …
Study: Psilocybin May Aid Recovery in Traumatic Brain Injury Patients
A new study published in the journal Journal Brain Sciences highlights psilocybin’s potential as a therapeutic tool for those recovering from traumatic brain injury (TBI). Researchers from Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine and JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute conducted a narrative review of existing literature published between 2000 and 2025. After screening research databases and relevant …
Study: Nanofiber System Combining CBD and Levosulpiride Improves Brain Delivery for Anxiety and Depression Treatment
A new preclinical study published in the International Journal of Pharmaceutics has found that combining cannabidiol (CBD) with levosulpiride in a novel nanofiber-based delivery system significantly enhances brain-targeted therapy for anxiety and depression. Researchers from the School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research in India developed a supramolecular inclusion complex (Levo-CBD-C-P-IC), incorporating CBD and levosulpiride within …
Study: CBD and THC, Alone and in Combination, May Reduce Seizure Severity and Brain Inflammation
A new peer-reviewed study published in Pharmaceuticals finds that both CBD and THC, alone and in combination, suppressed seizures and reduce brain inflammation in an animal model. Researchers from the Federal University of Ceará and the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia tested the effects of oral doses of CBD, THC, and a CBD/THC combination …
Study: CBD Shown to Protect Human Cartilage Cells From Ferroptosis, a Key Contributor to Osteoarthritis
A new study published in the Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine finds that cannabidiol (CBD) may help protect human cartilage cells from ferroptosis, a specific type of cell death linked to the development of osteoarthritis and other orthopedic diseases. Researchers at Paracelsus Medical University evaluated the effects of CBD on human articular chondrocytes exposed …
Study: Microwave Extraction Method Maximizes Antioxidants and CBD From Cannabis Leaves
A new peer-reviewed study published in the journal Measurement: Food has identified the most effective way to extract antioxidants and cannabidiol (CBD) from cannabis leaves using microwave-assisted extraction (MAE). Researchers from Kasetsart University and the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce in Thailand used response surface methodology and a Box-Behnken design to optimize MAE …
Study: CBD Oil-Infused Biopolymer Film Packaging Withstands Moisture, Degrades Quickly, and Kills Bacteria
A new study published in Polymer Testing explores how hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) oil and boronic acid-functionalized chitosan can be used to create more durable, sustainable, and antimicrobial biopolymer packaging. Researchers from Copernicus University and Poznan University in Poland developed starch-based films infused with 3% cannabis oil, then enhanced them through a cross-linking technique using chitosan …
