The FDA finally moves cannabis research and regulation forward: Hiring a former cannabis policy regulator in New York
This story was written by Nina Zdinjak and originally published on Benzinga. The FDA has named Norman Birenbaum as its senior public health advisor for cannabis research and regula
University of Kentucky opens new cannabis research center
The bluegrass state’s flagship university is going green. In an announcement Wednesday, the University of Kentucky announced the opening of “a new center that will adva
Canada’s rich and complicated history of psychedelic research
It’s no exaggeration to say that Canada has become a hub for psychedelic research in 2022, but it’s not the first time significant work has been done here on this intri
DEA Selects Seventh Cannabis Cultivation License for Research Purposes
Maine-based Maridose LLC announced on Aug. 19 that it has officially received a federal cultivation license from both the United States Department of Justice and the Drug Enforceme
The US Department of Health, which helps block cannabis research, wants to know why there is no cannabis research getting done
The US Food and Drug Administration wants to know what are the barriers to marijuana research Last week, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a federal health agency in the Uni
Louisiana University Receives Permission to Conduct Cannabis Research and Testing
The University of Louisiana’s Monroe School of Pharmacy has received approval to conduct cannabis testing and research under legislation passed by state lawmakers last month.
Research shows that dyslexia has a surprising benefit
A new study reframes the way scientists think about dyslexia. Researchers found that people with this particular learning disorder might have an advantage compared to people withou
How marijuana research has increased significantly — despite the federal ban
Many lawmakers who oppose marijuana legalization say they need to see more research and studies on the subject before they vote to legalize marijuana at the federal level. Extensiv
Lawmakers discuss cannabis law that would have it all – banking, research, veterans
Will there be comprehensive cannabis legalization legislation in the US this year? According to recent discussions, anything is possible. Following a recent discussion between Sen.
That’s how common long COVID is, according to new research
A new set of statistics shows how common it is for people to develop long-term COVID, a condition that is of growing concern. Long COVID refers to a group of symptoms that last mon
Federal Drug Agency needs Weed Hookup for research purposes
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) announced last Friday that it is looking for cannabis partners who can supply it with marijuana for research purposes. The organization
Cannabis in cancer treatment: Feds fund new research
Of Jelena Martinovic In cancer patients, cannabinoids have been used primarily as part of palliative care to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, relieve nausea, and stimulate appeti
Funding Opportunity Announced for Cannabis Cancer Treatment Research |
Grant funding will be available shortly for researchers working on the treatment of cannabis. A Notice of Special Interest (NOSI) (entitled Basic Mechanisms of Cannabis and Cannabi
Top 25 Cannabis Research Colleges | Updated for 2022
One of the biggest disputes from anti-cannabis proponents is that there is simply not enough research on the subject. The science proves this is simply untrue if we look at the Uni
Are Terpenes Key to New Research on Antibiotic-Resistant Viruses?
Recently, researchers have become interested in plant-derived terpenes and their therapeutic abilities. Numerous natural products exhibit therapeutic properties, and these studies
The Kentucky governor approves a cannabis research facility
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear on Tuesday approved the establishment of a cannabis research facility in the state, though he used his veto power to scrap select portions of the legisla
New research suggests that a small amount can help fight depression
Exercise is the most popular suggestion for well-being, be it mental or physical. It’s so ubiquitous that it’s almost an annoying suggestion to make, but more and more
House of Representatives passes bill to expand cannabis research
The House of Representatives on Monday passed legislation that would expand access to medical cannabis research, the second time in a week that the chamber has passed legislation t
It’s official: the House approves the bill to further expand medical marijuana research
Submitted by Rep. Earl Blumenauer [D-OR] and Rep. Andy Harris [R-MD]The bill will simplify the process by which researchers apply for permits to study cannabis and set deadlines fo
Congress Passes CBD and Marijuana Research Expansion Act
Tens of millions of medical patients who could benefit from the new FDA-approved prescription-strength CBD received the tiniest break from Congress on Monday. The U.S. House of Rep