According to a new study, researchers have developed a 3D-printed stent designed to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs) using cannabidiol (CBD), potentially offering a targeted alternative to conventional antibiotic therapy. The study, published in the International Journal of Pharmaceutics, was conducted by scientists from the University of Bern in Switzerland and the University of Rome …
Category: Cannabis Studies
Peer-reviewed studies covering cannabis and cannabis compounds.
Study: Low Dose of CBD May Reverse Depression-Like Symptoms Caused by Stress by Restoring Brain Synapses
A new study published in Neuropharmacology suggests that even a very low dose of cannabidiol (CBD) may be enough to partially reverse symptoms of depression brought on by chronic stress. Researchers from the Universitat de Barcelona and the University of Greifswald used a well-established mouse model of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) to examine the effects …
Two-Thirds of Children With Autism Showed Behavioral Improvements From CBD in New Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study
A new double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study has found that cannabidiol (CBD) led to behavioral improvements in about two-thirds of boys with autism spectrum disorder, though researchers emphasize that a strong placebo effect complicates interpretation of the results. Conducted by the University of California San Diego School of Medicine and published in the Journal of Autism …
Study: Cannabis Legalization in Canada Linked to Far Fewer Hospitalizations Among Youth
A study published today by the American Journal of Public Health finds that Canada’s legalization of marijuana was associated with a sharp decline in cannabis-related hospitalizations among youth under the minimum legal age (MLA), suggesting age restrictions may help protect young people. Researchers from the University of Ottawa, University of Southern California, University of Toronto, and …
Nanoencapsulated CBD May Reduce Panic-Like Responses, Finds Study
A study published today by the International Journal of Pharmaceutics finds that nanoencapsulated cannabidiol (CBD) may significantly reduce panic-like behaviors. Researchers from the University of São Paulo, the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, and the University of Poonch Rawalakot explored how nanoencapsulation—specifically, polymeric lipid core-based technology—affects CBD’s impact on defensive behaviors triggered by exposure …
Study: Low-Dose CBD Reverses Depression-Like Effects of Chronic Stress in Animal Model
A new study published in Neuropharmacology has found that an ultra-low dose of cannabidiol (CBD) may effectively reverse some of the behavioral and molecular effects of chronic stress, a major factor contributing to depression. Researchers from the University of Barcelona and the University of Greifswald administered a low dose of CBD (1 mg/kg) to mice …
Study: End-of-Day Far-Red Light Boosts THC Levels in Cannabis, Reduces Energy Use
A study published in the journal Scientific Reports has found that adding far-red light at the end of the day can significantly boost THC levels in some cannabis strains while reducing overall energy consumption. For the study, researchers from Australia compared six lighting treatments across three popular genotypes—Cannatonic, Hindu Kush, and Northern Lights—exploring whether a …
New Non-Hallucinogenic LSD Compound May Offer Mental Health Benefits Without the Trip
A team of chemists at the University of California, Davis has developed a modified version of LSD that may offer the drug’s therapeutic benefits without its mind-altering effects. The newly created compound, known as JRT, maintains LSD’s ability to stimulate brain cell growth, a promising effect for treating conditions like depression and schizophrenia. But unlike …
Study: Ketamine, Psilocybin, and Esketamine Offer Rapid Relief and Functional Benefits in Treatment-Resistant Depression
A new systematic review published in the journal Cureus finds that psychedelic-assisted therapies such as ketamine, esketamine, and psilocybin may offer fast-acting and sustained relief for those with treatment-resistant depression (TRD), while also improving real-world functioning. The review analyzed 10 randomized controlled trials published within the past year, all of which assessed various psychedelic agents …
Cannabinoids Discovered in Rhododendron Plant
Researchers have identified two cannabinoids and three other bioactive compounds in Rhododendron, a plant native to Pakistan that has long been used in traditional medicine. In a study published in Natural Product Research, scientists from the University of Swat and the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew in the UK analyzed the leaves of Rhododendron anthopogon, a …
