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Cannabis has been at the center of one of the most exciting—and underreported—developments in modern science. Research on marijuana’s effects led directly to the discovery of a hitherto unknown biochemical communication system in the human body, the Endocannabiod System, which plays a crucial role in regulating our physiology, mood, and everyday experience.
Olive oil has many health benefits, but only recently have scientists learned that important therapeutic attributes are mediated by the endocannabinoid system.
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CBD reduces brain cancer and breast cancer cell proliferation and metastasis by inhibiting the expression of the ID-1 gene.
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Why a single compound in cannabis may revolutionize modern medicine: The discovery of pot's astonishing medical potential is the most compelling new reason for legalizing the plant.
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Learn about the aromatic compounds that give cannabis its distinct smell and make each strain unique.
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The discovery of the endocannabinoid system has breathtaking implications for nearly every area of medicine.
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The Massachusetts-based company Medicinal Genomics had sequenced the entire genome of Cannabis sativa L. How will this impact scientific research and public health?
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THC has been the focus of cannabis research since 1964. Today, the contributions of CBD and terpenes are being scientifically demonstrated.
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The misnamed "Smart Approaches to Marijuana" seeks to justify prohibition with misinformation.
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