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Biochemistry Aug 14, 2023

Consumers who buy cannabis products containing HHCs could be getting less than they hoped for

As more of the nation has adopted legal marijuana, a glut of products containing the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, THC, as well as other cannabinoids that can be derived from THC or the plant itself, has emerged in ...

Plants & Animals Jul 4, 2023

Medical, but hold the marijuana: new CBD source found in Brazil

In a laboratory tucked away on a sprawling university campus in Rio de Janeiro, Brazilian molecular biologist Rodrigo Moura Neto is running tests on a seemingly ordinary plant with a potent secret.

Cell & Microbiology Jun 27, 2023

Researcher discusses gaining insight into the potential of cannabis in combating viral infections

A recent review, published in the Journal of Applied Microbiology, examines laboratory-based studies that highlight the antiviral properties of cannabis in countering the effects of viral infections such as the severe acute ...

Analytical Chemistry May 22, 2023

Researchers analyze THC in breath of cannabis smokers

Most states in the U.S. allow people to use cannabis for medical or recreational purposes. Yet all states want their roadways to be safe. A breathalyzer that can accurately identify people who recently smoked cannabis might ...

Biochemistry May 17, 2023

Researchers develop new method to synthesize cannabis plant compound

A group of researchers at Leipzig University has developed a new method for synthesizing cis-tetrahydrocannabinol (cis-THC)—a natural substance found in the cannabis plant that produces the characteristic psychoactive effect ...

Social Sciences May 16, 2023

Are college students with religious tattoos more religious? Yes and no

For most of U.S. history, tattoos have been associated with sailors and bikers, but not church-going people. As tattoos have become more popular, with nearly one-third of U.S. adults sporting at least one tattoo, religious-themed ...

Plants & Animals May 2, 2023

Scooby doobie don't: Discarded joints pose hazards for dogs

Bondi, an 8-month-old toy poodle, had just returned from a walk when he began stumbling. His head wobbled and soon he could barely stand, so his owner, Colleen Briggs, rushed him to the vet.

Social Sciences Apr 26, 2023

Trauma-informed education could improve outcomes for justice-involved Black adolescents

Sexual and substance use education that incorporates knowledge about trauma could improve developmental outcomes among justice-involved Black youth, according to a Rutgers study published in the journal Children and Youth ...

Agriculture Apr 12, 2023

Scientists evaluate potential human cannabinoid exposure from consuming meat if cattle are fed hempseed cake

Scientists from the USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and North Dakota State University (NDSU) recently found that when cattle were fed with the industrial hemp byproduct, hempseed cake, very low levels of Cannabis ...

Analytical Chemistry Apr 6, 2023

Researchers investigate involuntary THC exposure in homes

University of Toronto researchers are investigating exposure to second-hand—and even third-hand—marijuana smoke in homes, including the THC that can collect on floors and surfaces.

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