Deep Science

Cannabis science is complicated. Dig into some of the most interesting research.

Dolphin Study Identifies Hitherto Unknown Endocannabinoid

By Nate Seltenrich on 2022-09-10

Newly discovered endogenous fatty acid compound promotes healthy metabolism and mental wellbeing by binding to cannabinoid receptors.

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Taking It Slow With GABA

By Lex Pelger on 2022-07-13

Get to know a neurotransmitter: GABA calms.

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Glutamate, A Love Story

By Lex Pelger on 2022-05-18

Get to know a neurotransmitter: Glutamate excites!

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Anti-Viral Hype Goes Viral

By Project CBD on 2022-01-18

We ask a cannabinoid scientist if cannabis can prevent COVID-19.

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Running Interference

By Adrian Devitt-Lee on 2020-05-13

Pesticide synergists block CB1 receptor signaling and alter THC metabolism.

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Is CBD an Endocannabinoid Reuptake Inhibitor?

By Project CBD on 2019-10-02

Project CBD speaks with Matt Elmes, PhD, director of new product development at CannaCraft, about his post-doctoral research on CBD, fatty acid transport molecules, and the ECS.

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Caffeine, ADHD & the CB1 Receptor

By Adrian Devitt-Lee on 2019-09-12

Caffeine may block other effects of cannabinoids

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ICRS 2019: CBD for Anxiety, Cancer, Heart Disease, Addiction...

By Martin A. Lee on 2019-08-06

New discoveries reported at ICRS symposium highlight CBD's potential for treating anxiety, cancer, heart disease, substance abuse, brain injuries, and more.

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CB1 & Mammalian Memory

By Adrian Devitt-Lee on 2019-06-29

How do cannabinoids affect memory and learning? It seems like a simple question, but the kind of memory, the species, the animals’ age and sex all affect the answer.

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