The Chemistry Behind Skunky Scent
A new study reveals the sulfur compounds that give cannabis flowers that unmistakable skunky aroma.
Scientists have finally sniffed out the molecules behind marijuana’s skunky...
Why Some Strains Smell Like Garlic
Cannabis may also share the medical properties of garlic
Some cannabis strains have a distinctly tangy flavor that somewhat resembles garlic– and now scientists have...
What Is The Endocannabinoid System?
In 1964, Israeli scientist Raphael Mechoulam isolated tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, from a cannabis plant. Hundreds of chemicals exist in cannabis, not just the high-inducing...
How Long A High Lasts According to Science
If you ask 50 different people how long the effects of cannabis last, you're likely to get 50 different answers. This can be a...
CBD, Placebo Effect & Pain
While proponents say that cannabidiol (CBD) offers many benefits, its most common use is pain management.Scientists have not yet clinically proven the pain-relieving properties...
First Powdery Mildew Resistance Gene In Cannabis Identified
Dewey Scientific announces peer reviewed research identifying the first powdery mildew resistance gene in CannabisThe gene, designated PM1, is the first pathogen resistance gene...
US Labs THC Fraud
A recent article published by FiveThirtyEight was highlighted on major news networks across the US, bringing attention to a very important issue facing the...
World-First Trial Tests Cannabis On Brain Tumours
A major UK trial of cannabis-based drug Sativex in treating the most aggressive form of brain tumour is to launch at 15 NHS hospitals,...
Is Pot Performance-Enhancing? Science Says No
Weed isn't going to help you win the Olympic Gold.One of America’s top sprinters, Sha’Carri Richardson, won the women’s 100-meter event at the U.S....
9 Science-Backed Benefits Of CBD Oil
Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a chemical compound found in the cannabis sativa plant. When applied topically or consumed through smoke inhalation or edible consumption,...
Cannabis Can Prevent Major Chemotherapy Side Effect, Israeli Study Suggests
Popular cancer drug damages nerves in 70% of patients, but when cannabis is taken before treatment, that figure drops to 25%Cannabis can counter some...
Cannabis Reduces OCD Symptoms By Half In The Short-Term
People with obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, report that the severity of their symptoms was reduced by about half within four hours of smoking cannabis,...
A Genetic Test Predicts THC Versus CBD In Cannabis Plants
Farmers always face uncertainty. Extreme weather, pest outbreaks and early frosts can dampen harvests or ruin them entirely. Industrial hemp growers deal with another...
Study Finds That CBD Does Help The Mind
Researchers gave 15 participants with no history of cannabis use 600 mg of CBD on different occasions for a week and then 600 mg...
Study Finds Microdosing THC Reduces Pain Levels
Very low doses of inhaled THC – the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis – can significantly reduce pain levels in chronic pain patients, according to...
Cannabis And Immunity: What Science Says About Cannabinoids And Immune Systems
A 2020 research guide on using cannabis for natural immunity boosting benefits and what science has to say about cannabinoids CBD and THC for...