Following important cannabis news articles every day can be a real burn-out, we know. That’s why the Emerald rolls up a chronicle of the headiest news hits, and passes them to you at the end of each week. We Bring You: The Dime. NFL to Sponsor Cannabis Research This week, the NFL announced that it would fund medical cannabis research. The league’s pain management … [Read more...] about The Dime: 6/11/2021
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Has Melanoma met its Match?
There are a myriad of medical benefits to cannabis, and with its growing legalization, scientists are conducting more studies in an effort to fully explore everything the plant has to offer. One aspect of cannabis that currently interests researchers is its ability to treat melanoma and other forms of cancer by inducing cell death. What is Melanoma? Melanoma is a specific … [Read more...] about Has Melanoma met its Match?
House Votes to Expand Cannabis Research
This Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to expand and expedite scientific research of medical cannabis. Under the existing regulatory systems, the University of Mississippi is the one and only federally licensed entity permitted to cultivate cannabis for FDA-approved studies. Co-sponsored by Representatives Earl Blumenaeur, D-Ore., and Andy … [Read more...] about House Votes to Expand Cannabis Research
