Ancient Virus Created CBD and THC, Genome Map Reveals
Tue / Nov 27th
Researchers at the University of Toronto have completed the first total chromosome map for cannabis sativa, discovering that ancient viruses… Read More
Education
With cannabis reform, come countless new studies, educational businesses, and research campaigns focused on the medical properties of the once mysterious plant. Below are articles and podcasts related to cannabis education, perfect for the learning entrepreneur.
Cannabis Use During Pregnancy On The Rise
Mon / Nov 5th
Results from the National Survey of Drug Use and Health have revealed that while pregnant women are drinking less and… Read More
Fetal Cannabis Exposure Stunts Mental Development in Rats
Mon / Nov 5th
Rats exposed to cannabis vapor in the womb appear to struggle to learn switch problem-solving strategies, The Scientist reports. The study… Read More
Blood-Sucking Sand Flies Love Eating Cannabis
Thu / Nov 1st
Apparently, the blood-sucking sand fly Diptera Psychodidae is strongly attracted to the cannabis plant, the Independent reports. The flies are known to carry… Read More
Studies Suggest Women More Likely to Become Habitual Cannabis Users
Wed / Oct 31st
A meta-study of cannabis research reveals that female mammals — including humans — are more likely to habitually consume cannabis, Science… Read More
California Court Rules 5-Year-Old Can Bring MMJ to School
Tue / Sep 25th
A 5-year-old girl in Santa Rosa, California can attend kindergarten and bring a life-saving, cannabis-based medication with her, a California administrative… Read More
Terpenes and Cannabis: The Entourage Effect
Thu / Sep 20th
Terpenes are an essential compound found in the cannabis plant that work synergistically with cannabinoids and other aspects of the plant to express various effects that weed is known for.
Opioid Vending Machines Dispense Cannabis Knowledge in Chicago
Thu / Sep 6th
A Chicago advertising agency working with medical cannabis company Cresco Labs launched a dramatic medical cannabis campaign in downtown Chicago… Read More
UCLA Team Plans to Study MMJ’s Painkilling Properties to Fight Opioid Epidemic
Tue / Sep 4th
Dr. Jeffrey Chen, Director of UCLA’s Cannabis Research Initiative, hopes to launch a large, in-depth study into the painkilling properties… Read More
Why Marijuana Was Made Illegal
Thu / Jun 21st
With legalization sweeping the states many find themselves asking, “Why was marijuana made illegal?”. Discover the long, detailed history of how cannabis prohibition began starting with troubles regulating the medicinal products in the late 1800’s to prohibition campaigns in the 1930’s.
David Purcell: Cannabis Industry Education at Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Thu / May 3rd INTERVIEW
David Purcell is the Director of Emerging Business for the Cannabis Career Training program in the Continuing and Professional Studies division at… Read More
Colorado Considering Bill to Let School Nurses Provide MMJ to Students
Wed / Mar 14th
Colorado’s Legislature is considering a bill to allow school nurses to administer medical cannabis to students registered with the state… Read More
Emma Chasen: Educating the World About Cannabis Science
Thu / Mar 8th PODCAST
Emma Chasen is the Director of Education for Sativa Science Club, an organization that encourages industry-wide quality standards. She also,… Read More
Brittny Anderson & Brian Farmer: Encouraging Sustainable Cannabis
Thu / Mar 1st PODCAST
Brittny Anderson and Brian Farmer are co-founders of the Cannabis Conservancy, a sustainability certification group that helps consumers identify cannabis… Read More
Pam Marrone: Creating Bio-Based Pest Management for Cannabis Growers
Mon / Feb 26th INTERVIEW
Pam Marrone is the CEO and founder of Marrone Bio Innovations, a company offering bio-based pest management and plant health… Read More
Canadian Student Union Approves Student Health Plan MMJ Coverage Pilot Program
Fri / Feb 23rd
The student union at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus have approved a pilot program that will allow their… Read More
Stacey Mulvey: Cannabis, Yoga, and Community Building
Thu / Feb 22nd PODCAST
Stacey Mulvey is the founder of Marijuasana, a company that has her traveling between major cities around the country —… Read More
Brian Applegarth: Cannabis Tourism in California
Wed / Feb 14th PODCAST
Brian Applegarth is the CEO and founder of Emerald Country Tours, founder of the Cannabis Trail, and founder of the… Read More
Cannabis Still Banned on California College Campuses
Tue / Jan 9th
The University of California System – which includes all “UC” colleges and universities and 114 community colleges – has not… Read More
10+ Hours of Cannabis Business Lectures from MJBizCon Now Available Online
Mon / Jan 8th PRESS RELEASE
Last November, thousands of cannabis professionals, entrepreneurs, and investors flocked to Las Vegas for the 2017 MJBizCon — the cannabis… Read More
Ohio MMJ Regulators Get 7 Applications for Private Testing Labs
Tue / Jan 2nd
Seven private companies have applied to test medical cannabis in Ohio, bringing the total number of testing laboratory candidates in… Read More
Russ Hudson: Debunking Cannabis Lies through Literature
Thu / Dec 21st PODCAST
Russ Hudson is a cannabis consultant and author of the children’s book What’s That Weed?, which helps parents provide a normalized perspective… Read More
Cleveland School of Cannabis Receives State Approval
Thu / Dec 14th
The Cleveland School of Cannabis, formally known as Cleveland Cannabis College, has received approval from the Ohio Board of Career… Read More
Study: Cannabis Industry Employees More Optimistic About Employers than Rest of U.S. Workers
Wed / Dec 13th
According to a study from PayScale, cannabis industry employees are more optimistic about the future of their employers than the… Read More