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Montreal biotech company announces first sale of biosynthetic CBD

Following up on encouraging news in August from Willow Biosciences about its large production runs of biosynthetic cannabigerol…

News October 12
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Children with prenatal cannabis exposure could face mental health risks

Recent recommendations by the Surgeon General of the United States that clinicians and dispensaries discourage pregnant women from…

News October 12
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Sanobiotec produces pure, stable synthetic THCV

Contributing to a growing list of synthetically produced cannabis compounds, Sanobiotec announced the synthesis of pure and stable…

News October 12
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Cannabinoid shows promise as antibiotic for MRSA

One of hundreds of cannabinoids, cannabichromenic acid (CBCA) may hold an important key to combatting methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus…

News September 28
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Clinical trials will test cannabis-based cancer therapy

Two West Coast companies – Pascal Biosciences and SoRSE Technology – are collaborating to move the cannabinoid PAS-393…

News September 28
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Chocolate in cannabis edibles might compromise potency test accuracy

The chocolate in cannabis-infused chocolates may interfere with the accuracy of third-party testing of cannabinoid levels mandated in…

News September 22
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Synthetic cannabinoid partnership devolves into $881 million lawsuit

A cannabis research and development deal hailed just last March as a $300 million partnership has morphed into…

News September 11
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Study shows CBD might improve memory function

One of the most hackneyed cliches about cannabis use – “stoner” memory failure – might be about to…

News September 10
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Ottawa, Canada, firm gains FDA approval to test potential COVID-19 drug

On the heels of promising mice-based research that indicated THC might provide effective protection from acute respiratory distress…

News September 10
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High-dose CBD offers (potential) relief from cannabis use disorder

The first randomized clinical trial investigating the use of cannabidiol (CBD) to treat cannabis use disorder (CUD) has…

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