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Fast Stats

California Bureau of Cannabis Control Awards Nearly $30 Million in Public University Research Grants

Eight public universities received money to study the state’s cannabis system and its impacts.

January 4, 2021

Legislation and Regulation

Industry Weighs in on DEA Cannabis Research Final Rule

Stakeholders express concern that the agency will weigh applicants’ compliance with federal law when granting registrations.

December 23, 2020

Cannabinoid Discovery

Minor Cannabinoid Research Roundup

A look at what 2020 taught us about CBC, CBN, CBG and THCV.

December 22, 2020

Finance

R&D Tax Credit: A Viable Option to Reduce Tax Burdens?

Proper planning and corporate structuring can help cannabis and hemp companies find tax savings despite 280E restrictions.

December 3, 2020

International

UPDATE: UN Votes to Remove Cannabis From List of Most Dangerous Drugs

The UN recently voted on recommendations brought forth by the WHO, potentially increasing access to medical cannabis across the globe while rejecting setting a THC limit on medical CBD products.

December 2, 2020

Fast Stats

Nearly 3 out of 10 Women Veterans Use Cannabis to Treat Menopause Symptoms

According to data from the Midlife Women Veterans Health Survey, an observational study of more than 230 women veterans who are 45 to 64 years old and enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care in Northern California, more than a quarter disclosed using cannabis to treat menopause symptoms, especially for hot flashes and night sweats, and more are interested in trying.

October 29, 2020

Fast Stats

Cannabis Research Funds Largely Spent on Investigating Harms of Plant

According to an article published in Science magazine, the U.S., Canada and the U.K. spent a significant portion of research dollars studying the negative side effects rather than the potential benefits.

October 6, 2020

Dispensary

Stakeholders React to Medical Marijuana Research Act Moving to House Floor

The bipartisan bill would allow dispensary-grade cannabis to be studied by researchers under the supervision of the FDA.

September 18, 2020

Advocacy for Cannabis Legalization

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September 1, 2020

International

In Poland, New Study Will Examine CBD Effects on Elephants

The Warsaw Zoo will study the effects of CBD-rich cannabis on its three African elephants, according to Agence France Presse.

August 28, 2020

Pennsylvania

University of Pittsburgh and Parallel Announce Medical Cannabis Research Agreement

The University of Pittsburgh will research the impact of medical cannabis on sickle cell disease and other chronic conditions with a grant from Parallel.

August 5, 2020

Hemp Research

Anticipated FDA Document Does Little to Clarify Consumer CBD Product Regulations

The FDA’s latest report provides guidance on how researchers can pursue investigational new drug applications and new drug applications for cannabis and its derivatives.

July 21, 2020