Science & Research

A recent study from the University of Michigan found that teens who use cannabis vape pens have a higher risk of lung injury than those who vape nicotine or even smoke cigarettes or cannabis.

Researchers at the Imperial College London say that any psychological benefits of microdosing LSD — which are frequently described, at least anecdotally — are likely caused by the placebo effect.

California nonprofit Battle Brothers Foundation has been approved to launch an observational study covering the use of medical cannabis to help treat PTSD in veterans.

A preliminary CBG study found that the cannabinoid showed effectiveness at impairing the progression of glioblastoma, which is considered the most aggressive of primary brain tumors.

A recently published German study showed that cannabis could be a promising treatment for reducing pain and muscle cramps in Parkinson’s patients.

A study has demonstrated CBD could be used to kill Gram-negative bacteria, which is responsible for certain drug-resistant diseases such as gonorrhea and meningitis.

A recent study found that adult-use cannabis legalization may lead to increased junk food sales.

A recent study by researchers from the University of Michigan and the VA Ann Arbor Health Care System investigates “cannabis withdrawal syndrome” by looking at two year’s worth of surveys from 527 Michigan medical cannabis patients.

The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe in New York has agreed to lease about 20 acres of tribal land to MMJ BioPharma Cultivation Inc. to grow cannabis that will be sold to researchers.

A recent study funded by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment found that patients suffering from PTSD who used medical cannabis reported a greater decrease in symptoms than a control group.

A recent study shows that cannabis can improve treatment outcomes for people in care for opioid addiction.

The DEA published a new rule on Thursday that will allow researchers to apply to cultivate cannabis for research purposes.

The U.S. Senate has approved a bill that would expedite the process of getting DEA approval to possess cannabis for research purposes. The House passed similar legislation last week.

Researchers in Florida recently discovered that CBD oil, when applied to fresh fruit immediately after storage, can work as a preservative that inhibits yeast and mold growth.

The UK has approved trials to assess the safety — and eventually efficacy — of DMT as a potential treatment for depression.

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a bill that would make cannabis research easier in states with legal markets.

Cannabis researcher Dr. Lyle Craker has filed suit over the DEA’s failure to license additional growers for research-grade cannabis.

A first-of-its-kind study published this month found that CBD has no negative impacts on driving while THC intoxication lasts for about four hours.

A recent CDC report highlights how teen admission rates for cannabis use disorder treatment have not risen in the US despite the spread of adult-use legalization.

The Israeli startup CanBreed says it used CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology to alter the genetics of cannabis to make a plant that is resistant to powdery mildew.

A recent study led by Canopy Growth found that CBD extended the mean lifespan of worms by 18 percent and increased late-stage life activity by 206 percent.

Two studies presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions found that cannabis users may be at a higher risk of heart disease but also that cannabis consumers are less likely to experience sudden kidney failure.

A study investigating cannabis seized by law enforcement from around the world shows a steady increase in the THC levels of cannabis flower and hash products over multiple decades.

The California Bureau of Cannabis Control has awarded nearly $30 million in cannabis research grant funding to nine public universities around the state.