The Bengal Bite 🐯 | The Science of Cannabis | June 5, 2020
Due to prohibition, research into the "science of cannabis" has been limited to the handful of pioneers able to navigate the complex regulatory environment surrounding cannabis. With cannabis still federally illegal, universities that "touch the plant" through research are at risk of losing federal funding, and these restrictions prohibit the scientific community from fully understanding cannabis and the cannabinoid system.
The industry has only scratched the surface in understanding the "science of cannabis," but preliminary findings are highly encouraging.
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The female pioneers of cannabis science
With revolutionary discoveries such as the CB1 receptor and nontoxic, cannabinoid-based cancer treatments, these bold research pioneers have advanced the "science of cannabis" and expanded our understanding of the plant immensely. Read more on these pioneers in the Green Market Report.
The White House is reviewing CBD and marijuana research guidance from FDA
The White House is currently reviewing a federal plan for marijuana and CBD research. The Food and Drug Administration submitted draft guidance on the issue last week to the White House Office of Management and Budget. Read more on the FDA's latest regulatory steps in the Marijuana Moment here.
Your genes have a surprising impact on how marijuana affects you
Science says your genes might play a part in how your body reacts to cannabis. There is still much unknown about cannabis and its impact on our genes, but further research offers the potential to unlock additional medicinal and recreational effects. Read more on how your genes can impact your cannabis consumption in the Chicago Tribune here.
Cannabinoids and the immune system
The "science of cannabis" tells us that cannabinoid receptors play a major role in the body's regulation of inflammation. The CB1 and CB2 receptors that cannabinoids bind to are located throughout the nervous system and help maintain homeostasis. Read more on the cannabinoid system in Ganjapreneur here.