Wageningen University Researchers Revive Ancestral Cannabis Enzymes for Medical Innovation
Researchers at Wageningen University have revived ancestral cannabis enzymes, revealing their potential to boost the production of anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving cannabinoids. This breakthrough may lead to innovative medicinal applications, as these enzymes are more versatile and easier to replicate than those found in modern cannabis plants. The study focuses on cannabinoids like tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA), cannabidiolic acid (CBDA), and cannabichromenic acid (CBCA).
Ancestral enzymes can produce multiple cannabinoids simultaneously, a trait lost in contemporary strains, making them promising for medical use. Researcher Robin van Velzen noted, "What was once an evolutionary 'loose end' is now very useful."...
Researchers at Wageningen University have revived ancestral cannabis enzymes, revealing their potential to boost the production of anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving cannabinoids. This breakthrough may lead to innovative medicinal applications, as these enzymes are more versatile and easier to replicate than those found in modern cannabis plants. The study focuses on cannabinoids like tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA), cannabidiolic acid (CBDA), and cannabichromenic acid (CBCA).
Ancestral enzymes can produce multiple cannabinoids simultaneously, a trait lost in contemporary strains, making them promising for medical use. Researcher Robin van Velzen noted, "What was once an evolutionary 'loose end' is now very useful."...
John Waters Shares Candid Reflections on Drugs and Creativity
We recently learned that John Waters, the iconic filmmaker behind 'Pink Flamingos' and 'Hairspray,' shared his thoughts on drug use and creativity in an interview with High Times. He reflected on his experiences with substances, noting that while he experimented with drugs like LSD and heroin, they never affected his professional success. "I wrote all those movies on pot," he said, emphasizing that drugs were not part of the filmmaking process.
Waters, known as the 'Santa Claus of Baltimore,' continues to charm audiences with his holiday performances and music, including a recent cover of 'Happy Birthday Jesus.' He humorously critiqued the evolution of drug culture, stating, "What fun are legal drugs?"...
We recently learned that John Waters, the iconic filmmaker behind 'Pink Flamingos' and 'Hairspray,' shared his thoughts on drug use and creativity in an interview with High Times. He reflected on his experiences with substances, noting that while he experimented with drugs like LSD and heroin, they never affected his professional success. "I wrote all those movies on pot," he said, emphasizing that drugs were not part of the filmmaking process.
Waters, known as the 'Santa Claus of Baltimore,' continues to charm audiences with his holiday performances and music, including a recent cover of 'Happy Birthday Jesus.' He humorously critiqued the evolution of drug culture, stating, "What fun are legal drugs?"...
Denmark Launches Four-Year Medical Cannabis Pilot Program in 2018
The Danish government is launching a medical cannabis pilot program on January 1, 2018, allowing doctors to prescribe cannabis for specific conditions like multiple sclerosis, chronic pain, and chemotherapy-induced nausea. This four-year initiative aims to provide legal treatment options for patients who currently self-medicate.
With 88% of Danes supporting therapeutic cannabis use, the program reflects a significant shift in public opinion. The Ministry of Health stated, "The pilot project will enable some patients, who today treat themselves, to be legally treated with medicinal cannabis within the healthcare system."...
The Danish government is launching a medical cannabis pilot program on January 1, 2018, allowing doctors to prescribe cannabis for specific conditions like multiple sclerosis, chronic pain, and chemotherapy-induced nausea. This four-year initiative aims to provide legal treatment options for patients who currently self-medicate.
With 88% of Danes supporting therapeutic cannabis use, the program reflects a significant shift in public opinion. The Ministry of Health stated, "The pilot project will enable some patients, who today treat themselves, to be legally treated with medicinal cannabis within the healthcare system."...