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Finding Rare Cannabinoids in Non-Cannabis Plants

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Special glands protruding from cannabis flowers express a series of unique molecules. Cannabinoids, as they are known, exist in cannabis. But it turns out that identical molecules are present in non-cannabis plants, as well. umbraculigerum produces a similar cannabinoid transport network on its leaves.

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Mechoulam on the Future of Cannabinoid Research

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I was fortunate to cross paths with Raphael Mechoulam, “the father of cannabis research,” at several science conferences over the years. The most memorable occasion was the 22nd annual meeting of the International Cannabinoid Research Society (ICRS) in Freiburg, Germany, in July 2012.

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Cannabichromene, a Minor Cannabinoid with Major Upside

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a Research Associate at Chiba University in Japan, coauthored a study with Italian scientist Vincenzo Di Marzo on cannabichromene (CBC), a phytocannabinoid that exerts profound effects on the nervous system. CBC was shown to have a positive effect on neural stem progenitor cells during their maturation phase, according to in vitro research.

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Research Links ‘Runner’s High’ to Cannabinoid Receptors in the Brain

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Endorphins have long been connected to the runner’s high phenomenon, but new research has found that cannabinoid receptors—the very ones cannabinoids from cannabis bind to—play a key role. . According to Marusak, there are several decades worth of research proving that exercise is beneficial for one’s health.

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Is It Possible To Not Have Cannabinoid Receptors?

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The presence of cannabinoid receptors is well-documented and plays a crucial role in the body’s response to cannabinoids. While these receptors are crucial for regulating pain, immune function, and mood, the possibility of individuals lacking cannabinoid receptors altogether raises intriguing questions.

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Cannabinoids Could Limit Brain Injury Damage, Researchers Say

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This article was first published on Analytical Cannabis. Now, a research group at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University has been awarded a $1.8 Now, a research group at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University has been awarded a $1.8 Inhibition of MAGL using cannabinoids.

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Cannabinoid: What is THCjd?

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THCjd, also known as Tetrahydrocannabinol jd, is a cannabinoid that has gained attention in recent years. With the increasing popularity of cannabis products, it is important to understand what THCjd is and whether it is safe for consumption. However, research on the specific benefits and effects of THCjd is still in the works.