Articles in Science & tech category
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Why Does Cannabis Produce THC?
Bailey Rahn - Published on December 16, 2016read moreLearn why the endocannabinoid system doesn’t exist solely so we can get high, and why cannabis plants produce cannabinoids at all.
Meet Lumir Hanus, Who Discovered the First Endocannabinoid
Lukas Hurt - Published on December 13, 2016read moreLeafly spoke with the scientist who first isolated what’s sometimes called “the bliss molecule” about the future of cannabis research.
The Runner’s High and the Endocannabinoid System
Jeremy Kossen - Published on December 13, 2016read moreWe’ve all heard of the “runner’s high,” but what is it? Learn more about this post-workout sensation and how it relates to the endocannabinoid system.
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Endocannabinoid System: Simple & Comprehensive Guide
Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on December 12, 2016read moreLearn more about the endocannabinoid system including how it interacts with cannabinoids and other compounds in our bodies.
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Get Ready for Endocannabinoid System (ECS) Week
Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on December 9, 2016read moreGet ready for Endocannabinoid System (ECS) Week, an article series exploring what the ECS is and how it works to produce the effects of cannabis.
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Taking the 3D-Printed Bong to the Next Level
Ben Adlin - Published on December 9, 2016read moreFor all the hubbub around 3D printing, it’s still rare to encounter an honest-to-goodness 3D-printed object. Cannabis could very quickly change that.
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Israeli Companies Ink Deal to Bring Medical Cannabis Inhaler to Market
Gage Peake - Published on November 28, 2016read moreThe deal marks first time a major pharmaceutical company has agreed to market a medical cannabis device, the product’s developer says.
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Scientists Solve Structure of Receptor That Allows THC to Get You High
Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on November 11, 2016read moreA team of scientists recently made headlines by publishing a paper detailing the crystal structure of the human cannabinoid receptor type 1 (CB1).
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Less Is More: Why Low-Dose Cannabis Is Important
Jeremy Kossen - Published on October 25, 2016read moreRead about the cannabis growing industry’s focus on higher-THC strains, and learn why paying attention to dosage is vital to enjoy your experience.
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Australian Research Initiative Will Put Medical Cannabis Claims to the Test
Joe Wilson - Published on October 17, 2016read moreMany patients and their family members feel the benefits of cannabis are readily apparent but simply haven’t been backed up in the lab.
