Cannabis Science & Health
Modern Cannabis Originated in East Asia, Whole-Genome Sequencing Study Finds
The research, published last week in the journal Scientific Advances, used the whole-genome resequencing of 110 different hemp and drug-type cannabis strains from around the world to study their genetic roots.
Can CBD Help People with Psoriasis Find Relief?
Jason E. Hawkes, an associate professor of dermatology at UC Davis Health answers your questions on the safety and effectiveness of using CDB for treating psoriasis or reducing its symptoms.
LGB Youths with Depression Use More Cannabis
Results of a recent study on the relationship between mental health and cannabis use in sexually diverse youths will be crucial for these communities and allow us to better target their needs to ultimately achieve a more equitable level of parity in their health.
New Study Finds Evidence of the Entourage Effect in Enhancing Pain Relief
The study could one day lead to the development of new cannabis medicines that use terpenes to enhance their beneficial effects,
How to Write a Cannabis Testing Textbook: A Q&A With Shaun Opie
With his book now published, Analytical Cannabis caught up with Opie to find out how he pivoted into cannabis and what tips a would-be cannabis tester should know before opening their own lab.
Cannabis Legalization Linked to Drop in Opioid-Related Emergency Room Visits
States that legalize recreational cannabis appear to experience a short-term dip in opioid-related emergency department visits, according to a new study published in Health Economics.
California Launches New Department of Cannabis Control
A single new agency, the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC), will oversee the licensing and regulation of all legal cannabis businesses in the state.
Canadian Regulators Recall Cannabis Pre-rolls Due to Mold Concerns
Approximately 11,304 of the products were sold across Alberta, the Northwest Territories, and Yukon between December 2020 and July 2021.
LSD “Frees the Brain” From Its Usual Neural Pathways, Study Finds
The researchers also found that the drug increased the complexity of only certain brain states, known as segregated brain states.
