Category: Cannabis Studies

Peer-reviewed studies covering cannabis and cannabis compounds.

Researchers Map Nearly 2.7 Million Cannabis Genetic Variants, Identify Gene Strongly Linked to CBD Levels

Researchers have created the most comprehensive map to date of genetic variation among cannabis plants in China, identifying nearly 2.7 million genetic variants. The peer-reviewed …

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Topical CBD Oil Nearly Eliminates Severe Keloids and Restores Function in Patient, NIH Case Report Finds

Topical cannabidiol (CBD) oil was associated with a dramatic reduction in severe, treatment-resistant keloids and a full restoration of function in a patient with chronic …

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Swiss Study Finds Regulated Marijuana Sales Lead to Lower-Risk Consumption Without Increasing Use

Regulated access to marijuana through pharmacies appears to encourage existing consumers to shift toward potentially lower-risk methods of consumption without increasing how often they use …

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Federal Researchers Develop Rapid Test for Detecting Over 100 Pesticides on Marijuana Plants

Federal researchers have developed a rapid screening method capable of detecting 108 of 113 pesticides tested on marijuana plant material, potentially providing a faster way …

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Study Finds Moderate Drought Can Considerably Reduce Marijuana Water Use Without Hurting Flower Production or CBD Yield

Marijuana plants subjected to moderate water restrictions during flowering used less water without suffering reductions in flower production or CBD yield, according to a new …

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CBD May Support Post-Exercise Recovery but Does Not Directly Improve Athletic Performance, Review Finds

A new scientific review concludes that cannabidiol (CBD) can help athletes recover from strenuous exercise by reducing muscle soreness and certain markers of muscle damage, …

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Study Identifies Molecular Mechanism Behind Cannabinoid Tolerance

Researchers have identified a molecular process that appears to drive long-term cannabinoid tolerance in mice, offering new insight into why repeated exposure to cannabinoids can …

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Study Finds Full-Spectrum CBD Oil Reduces Brain Inflammation and Oxidative Stress in Model of Maple Syrup Urine Disease

A new study found that full-spectrum CBD-rich oil reduced brain inflammation and oxidative stress while restoring key neurochemical markers in a rat model of maple …

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Study Finds Temperatures of 113°F Reduce THC and CBD Production in Cannabis Plants

Prolonged exposure to extreme heat can reduce THC and CBD production in cannabis plants while triggering substantial biochemical and genetic stress responses, according to a …

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Study Finds Higher Doses of CBD and THC Reduced Cold Hypersensitivity in Model of Parkinson’s Disease

Higher doses of cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) reduced cold hypersensitivity in mice with Parkinsonian features, while also producing favorable changes in several markers of …

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