In a study being published in the March issue of Phytomedicine and published online ahead of print, CBD was found to protect newborn brain cells from one of the most damaging effects of oxygen deprivation: a form of cell death known as ferroptosis.
House and Senate Committees Schedule Public Hearings on Washington Marijuana Home Grow Bills
Washington lawmakers are moving quickly on proposals that would allow adults to grow marijuana at home for recreational use, with both chambers now scheduling public hearings on companion legislation.
Washington Bill Would Allow Short-Term Rentals Like Airbnb to Offer Complimentary Marijuana to Guests
A newly filed Washington bill that is now set for a public hearing would create a first-of-its-kind pathway for short-term rental operators to legally offer complimentary marijuana prerolls to adult guests staying at their properties.
Study: Plant Blend With CBD, L-DOPA and Isoflavonoid Boosts Melanin Production Nearly Fourfold in Lab Model
A study from Chulalongkorn University and the University of Florida has found that a balanced mixture of plant extracts containing cannabidiol (CBD), L-DOPA, and isoflavonoids dramatically increased melanin production in a lab model, pointing to potential future uses in treating gray hair, hair hypopigmentation, and disorders such as vitiligo.
Study: Recreational and Medical Marijuana Laws Linked to 9–11% Drop in Daily Opioid Misuse Among People Who Inject Drugs
A study published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence by researchers from Boston University School of Public Health, Emory University, Johns Hopkins University, and Florida State University found that states with both medical and recreational marijuana laws experienced measurable reductions in daily opioid misuse among people who inject drugs (PWID), a population at the …
Study: Cannabigerorcinic Acid (CBGOA) Shows Neuroprotective Effects in Human Cell Model of Stroke
New research published in the Journal of Cannabis Research and conducted by scientists at the University of Rhode Island has identified a little-known cannabinoid, cannabigerorcinic acid (CBGOA), as a potential neuroprotective compound in the context of stroke.
Study: Root Bacteria Boosted CBGA 27% and Cut THC 16% in Hydroponic Cannabis Plants
A new study published by Plant Physiology from researchers at Leiden University in the Netherlands found that plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria, or PGPR, can colonize marijuana roots and meaningfully shift how the plant produces and preserves cannabinoids, including increasing the key precursor CBGA while reducing THC.
New Mexico Bill Would Expand Employment Protections for Medical Marijuana Patients
A measure filed today in the New Mexico Senate would significantly strengthen job protections for registered medical marijuana patients, making it unlawful for most employers to take adverse action against workers or job applicants based solely on conduct allowed under the state’s Compassionate Use Act.
Study: Germany Marijuana Legalization Hasn’t Increased Driving While High
A new analysis published by The Lancet Regional Health – Europe found no significant short-term change in adult marijuana use or driving under the influence of marijuana in Germany in the months after the country legalized adult possession and home cultivation.
California Officials Propose Cannabis Cultivation Rule Changes Focused on Sanitation, Harvest Tracking, and Nursery Operations
California’s Department of Cannabis Control has issued a formal notice of proposed changes to state cultivation regulations that would significantly reshape how marijuana growers, nurseries, processors and other licensees operate, particularly when it comes to sanitation practices, harvest tracking, nursery activity, and temporary cannabis events.
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