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Unknown || Monday, 19 May 2014 || Cannabinoids,curing cancer,marijuana,THC ||
'There are close to 20,000 studies on cannabinoids in the pubmed database. Few scientists who concentrate their work around cannabinoids can deny the tremendous therapeutic potential of cannabis. Dr. Christina Sanchez, a molecular biologist at Compultense University in Madrid Spain, has completed extensive research which led to one of the first discoveries that THC does indeed kill cancer cells.'Read more...
Unknown || Sunday, 27 April 2014 || natural pot protects brain,pharmaceutical synthetic marijuana,THC ||
'Drug companies are now routinely grinding up pure Cannabis Sativa and creating synthetic versions of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol or synthetic ajulemic acid (AjA) and combining it with gelatin, glycerin, iron colored oxides, titanium dioxide and marketing this drugs to doctors and hospitals under the name marinol. However, it doesn't seem to interact with brain cells in the same way as the plant form, and although it generates no "high," the molecular mimic of THC does not appear to be as effective as the real thing.'Read more...
Unknown || Tuesday, 11 February 2014 || brain cells,encourages brain cell growth,marijuana,THC ||
'In 2005, Canadian researchers made a groundbreaking discovery that would forever discredit the myth that marijuana causes brain damage. What they found was an opposite effect. That is, THC – the main chemical in marijuana and the reason why users get ‘high’ – can actually cause new brain cells to grow.
The process of brain growth is called neurogenesis and does not usually improve with drug use. Marijuana use is a different story, explained Xia Zhang, M.D, Ph.D., associate professor at the University of Saskatchewan and lead author of the study:'Read more...
