Indica vs. Sativa: The Small But Significant Difference in Cannabis Genes

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Researchers from Canada recently published a genetic analysis of a large batch of different hemp and marijuana strains to teach the world more about a plant that has been neglected for too long by the academic community. They discovered a large genetic difference between ......

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Scientists Working to Prevent Monsanto from Monopolizing on Cannabis Strains, But Can They Stop It?

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Scientists are working to map the complete DNA structure of the cannabis plant in order to prevent major agricultural seed companies, like Monsanto, from securing exclusive patents on specific strains....

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Study: Cannabis Users Less Likely To Be Obese, Possess Lower Diabetes Risk

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By Paul Armentano, NORML

A history of cannabis use is associated with a lower likelihood of obesity and diabetes, according to population-based data published in the journal Obesity.

Investigators from the Conference of Quebec University Health Centers assessed cannabis use patterns and body mass index (BMI) in a cohort of 786 Inuit (Arctic...

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Study: Shakespeare Consumed Cannabis

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William Shakespeare, the famous author and playwright, likely consumed cannabis as a mind-stimulant, according to a study [1]published in the South African Journal of Science.

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