Researchers identify genes that give cannabis its flavour
UBC scientists have scanned the genome of cannabis plants to find the genes responsible for giving various strains their lemony, skunky or earthy flavours, an important step for the budding legal cannabis industry.
THC makes rats lazy, less willing to try cognitively demanding tasks: UBC study
New research from the University of British Columbia suggests there may be some truth to the belief that marijuana use causes laziness— at least in rats.
UBC research aims to clear the haze on cannabis use in Canada
As Canada prepares for the expected legalization of cannabis, a new study will examine cannabis use and provide clear guidance for creating regulations and policies.
UBC experts available for comment on medical marijuana ruling
A Federal Court judge has struck down regulations that restricted the rights of medical marijuana patients to grow their own cannabis.
Botanists conduct first large-scale genetic study of marijuana, hemp
A study by Canadian researchers is providing a clearer picture of the evolutionary history and genetic organization of cannabis, a step that could have agricultural, medical and legal implications for this valuable crop.
Medical cannabis company donates $1 million to explore plant’s healing potential
Medical marijuana producer National Green Biomed Ltd. has committed $1 million to UBC to allow researchers to study the therapeutic effects of cannabis.
Donation supports research into therapeutic effects of cannabis
UBC will announce a donation to support research to examine the medicinal effects of marijuana use.
UBC researchers aim to find out how patients are accessing medical marijuana
One year ago, UBC nursing professor Lynda Balneaves and PhD student Rielle Capler launched the Cannabis Access Regulations Study, (CANARY), to investigate how the end of homegrown medical marijuana would affect patients.