Washington State University: Cannabis Genetic Analysis Research for Better Policy
Jessica Baron Report PDF Researchers from Washington State University have released the first comprehensive analysis of the genetic and chemical characteristics of cannabis. The new study, led by Bernd Markus Lange, a professor at WSU’s Institute of Biological Chemistry and Director of its M.J. Murdock Metabolomics Laboratory, analyzed genetic sequences from nine commercial cannabis strains. The results are […]
There is CBD In Basically Everything at This Point
From lube to deodorant to eyebrow gel, CBD is turning up in some strange places Merle Ginsberg You know CBD has reached the mainstream when the doyenne of domesticity herself, Martha Stewart, jumps on the bandwagon (thanks to her pal Snoop Dogg, she’s launching a line of CBD products for pets). Even Barneys New York hopped […]
South Africa: Durban Medicinal Cannabis Now Legal
NATHAN CRAIG Durban – The legalisation of medicinal cannabis has been heralded as a new-found hope and burgeoning market opportunity for South Africans. On Thursday, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, Minister for Health, excluded preparations containing cannabidiol (CBD) from being scheduled in terms of the Medicines and Related Substances Act of 1965 for the next 12 months. […]
Monsanto & Bayer Are Maneuvering To Take Over The Cannabis Industry
It has been rumored for years that Monsanto plans to take over the cannabis industry with genetic engineering just as they’ve taken over the corn and soy industries. Although they have always denied having any intentions to do so, at this point it is unlikely that anybody really believes them. In contrast, many in the […]
Nevada Celebrates One Year Of Legalized Recreational Sales
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Nevada continues to crush it with cannabis sales. On July 1, the state will celebrate its “cannaversary” or one year since it began selling recreational marijuana. So far, each month sales have outpaced original projections. [/et_pb_text][et_pb_image […]
Medical Marijuana: What the Research Shows
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] By Bara Vaida From the WebMD Archives Dustin Sulak, DO, is a doctor on the front lines of medical marijuana. Sulak has recommended various forms of marijuana to his patients and has seen striking results. Patients with chronic pain needed fewer prescription pain meds. Patients […]
TerrAscend’s Wholly-Owned Subsidiary, Solace Health Inc., Receives Sales Licence to Sell Dried Cannabis
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] TORONTO, March 9, 2018 /CNW/ – TerrAscend Corp. (CSE:TER) (“TerrAscend” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Solace Health Inc. (“Solace Health”) has been granted a license by Health Canada to sell dried cannabis. The sales license will permit the […]
Aurora Cannabis Advances Towards Closing CanniMed Acquisition
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Aurora Cannabis Succeeds in Bid for CanniMed – Takes Up Shares Announces Mandatory Extension of Tender Period EDMONTON, March 9, 2018 /CNW/ – Aurora Cannabis Inc. (“Aurora”) (TSX: ACB) (OTCQB: ACBFF) (Frankfurt: 21P; WKN: A1C4WM) announced today that the Company has been successful in its […]
Medical Marijuana: Where is the evidence?
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Marijuana is widely touted as an effective medicine for an array of conditions. But what does the evidence actually tell us? Scott Gavura This year will bring a Canada Day for the history books. Only July 1, 2018, recreational marijuana (also called cannabis) will be […]