Add-on CBD Reduces Seizures in Patients With Tuberous Sclerosis, Study Finds
The clinical trial found that Epidiolex can reduce the number of seizures in patients with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) by around 50 percent, compared to baseline levels.
Cannabis Reduces Stress in Female Rats, Study Finds
Female rats, who had been trained to inhale cannabis vapor daily, developed a blunted psychological response to stress, according to new research out of Washington State University.
Cannabinoid Research Center Launched in Denmark
QNTM Labs has announced a collaboration with the University of Southern Denmark to create the Global Cannabinoid Research Center in Odense, Denmark.
DEA Adds New Rule to Encourage Cannabis Research
The long-awaited rule should improve the quantity, quality, and accessibility of cannabis for scientific researchers in the US.
Medical Cannabis Can Reduce Epileptic Seizures By 97 Percent, Study Finds
In a new study of 10 patients, researchers from Imperial College London found that a combination of CBD and THC treatments can be effective in seizure control where CBD alone is not.
Sapphire Medical Foundation Awarded Charity Status in the UK
Britain’s first fund providing support for medical cannabis patients has been awarded official registered charity status, following a landmark decision from the UK’s Charity Commission.
Washington Cannabis Lab Suspended for Falsifying Test Results
The suspension, which came into effect on December 10, will remain active until June 8, 2021.
Cannabinoids Could Limit Brain Injury Damage, Say Researchers
Analytical Cannabis speaks to a research group from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, who have been awarded a $1.8 million grant to investigate how the body’s endocannabinoid system might potentially limit the secondary damages caused by brain damage inflammation.
Scientists Pinpoint Ideal Decarboxylation Conditions to Maximize THC and CBD
The researchers found that longer reaction times and lower temperatures were better for CBD conversion, while a shorter reaction at higher temperatures produced maximal concentrations of THC.
