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Tilray Eyes Quick Entry into US Medical Cannabis Market if Federal Reclassification Occurs. Tilray Brands believes it can get into the medical marijuana business in the U.S. pretty quickly if the Biden administration reclassifies cannabis as a Schedule 3 drug sometime this year, CEO Irwin Simon

Fungal Toxins in Cannabis: Risks to Human Health and the Need for Regulation. Hemp and cannabis host many fungi inside and outside the plant, most of which are harmless to most people. However, certain types of fungi such as Aspergillus and Fusarium pose potential health concerns, particularly for

Protein consumption is one of the most important parts of the human diet. It is a nutrient that all humans need to grow and repair cells, particularly cells in muscles and bones. Daily protein consumption is necessary for humans to perform life functions properly. When some people think of protein

Ohio Republican Governor Mike DeWine wants lawmakers to pass legislation to ban intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids such as delta-8 THC. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine last week called on state lawmakers to pass legislation to ban hemp products with psychotropic cannabinoids such as delta-8 THC

The Lower Sioux Community in Minnesota Pioneers Sustainable Housing with Hemp. The Lower Sioux Community in southwest Minnesota is combining a vision for sustainable housing with the environmentally sound use of hemp. While other tribes are growing recreational or medicinal plant products, the Lower

Indiana Lawmakers Face Calls for Cannabis Legalization Amidst Surrounding State Developments. Wisconsin Assembly Republicans’ highly restrictive plan to legalize medical marijuana in the state drew a lukewarm response from Senate Republicans and Democratic Gov. Tony Evers on Monday. The bill would

For cannabis companies, this revelation is not just an interesting statistic; it is a roadmap to success. In a world increasingly defined by intangibles, brand-building has never been more paramount. And, never more so than in the continuously burgeoning and growing cannabis industry. The shift in

Even the Cannabis Council of Canada, an industry lobby group, can't open an account with any of Canada's five major banks. The refusal of Canada’s major banks to work with the legal cannabis industry represents a troubling lack of accountability while bolstering the black market, say industry

DEA's Review of Cannabis Reclassification Sparks Surge in Marijuana Stocks and ETFs. Marijuana stocks spiked following the report that the US Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) is reviewing the potential reclassification of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III. This development, initiated

Researchers Explore Cannabis Waste for Supercapacitors. The cannabis plant can be used for a myriad of purposes to benefit humans, and not just in a medical cannabis capacity. Researchers in Argentina recently examined using discarded cannabis material from the legal cannabis industry to see if it

US DEA Confirms Cannabis Rescheduling Review Amid Power Struggle. The US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has confirmed that it is conducting a review into the reclassification of cannabis, but has asserted its ‘final authority’ over the decision. In a letter sent to congressional Cannabis

Inhaled Cannabis Influences Feeding Behavior and Neurobiological Mechanisms in Rodents, Study Finds. In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers investigated how cannabinoid-1 receptor (CB1R) expressing neurons in the mediobasal hypothalamus ( MBH) regulate the