Terpenoids are responsible for the unique aroma of cannabis. These compounds are lipophilic, can permeate lipid membranes, and several are capable of crossing the blood-brain barrier after inhalation.

The complex biochemistry of cannabis and how it affects the brain is only beginning to be understood. Lucy Troup, assistant professor of psychology at Colorado State University, has set out to ...

Marijuana degree combines science and business at Northern Michigan University It's more than pot; it includes classes in soils, biochemistry, biology, biostatistics ...

U.S. researchers said Wednesday they have reproduced the pain-relieving effects of cannabis with a synthesized compound that avoids the mind-altering, addictive qualities of the natural plant.

Even daily use of low-level cannabis does not have a negative impact on cognition in older adults, recent research finds.

PHOENIX – Scientists at Phoenix-based company ElectraTect are working to create a marijuana Breathalyzer to detect recent consumption of THC – the major psychoactive component in marijuana. As ...

Despite cannabis’s growing use in the US and the variety of cannabis products available, there is no objective standard for classifying those products. The indica and sativa labels, the most ...

Marijuana, like tobacco and opium, ... THC seems to have a protective effect. Campbell’s findings indicate that the biochemistry of neurons changes as the cells mature.

A breakthrough study suggests that cannabis-derived compounds, known as terpenes, may provide a new solution for chronic pain relief, potentially reducing reliance on opioids. Conducted by ...

Before coming to Chicago, Gaudino used his Ph.D. in molecular genetics and biochemistry as a patent scientist. ... The Cannabis Research Institute was formed in 2022 with the state, ...

By Jordan Zager, PhD in Biochemistry. It's no secret we’ve evolved beyond our parents’ bud. While the illegal roots of recreational cannabis fostered illicit cultivation of ‘weed’ in ...

Terpenoids are responsible for the unique aroma of cannabis. These compounds are lipophilic, can permeate lipid membranes, and several are capable of crossing the blood-brain barrier after inhalation.