Articles in Science & tech category

Learn why the endocannabinoid system doesn’t exist solely so we can get high, and why cannabis plants produce cannabinoids at all.

Leafly spoke with the scientist who first isolated what’s sometimes called “the bliss molecule” about the future of cannabis research.

We’ve all heard of the “runner’s high,” but what is it? Learn more about this post-workout sensation and how it relates to the endocannabinoid system.

Learn more about the endocannabinoid system including how it interacts with cannabinoids and other compounds in our bodies.

Get ready for Endocannabinoid System (ECS) Week, an article series exploring what the ECS is and how it works to produce the effects of cannabis.

For all the hubbub around 3D printing, it’s still rare to encounter an honest-to-goodness 3D-printed object. Cannabis could very quickly change that.

The deal marks first time a major pharmaceutical company has agreed to market a medical cannabis device, the product’s developer says.

A team of scientists recently made headlines by publishing a paper detailing the crystal structure of the human cannabinoid receptor type 1 (CB1).

Read about the cannabis growing industry’s focus on higher-THC strains, and learn why paying attention to dosage is vital to enjoy your experience.

Many patients and their family members feel the benefits of cannabis are readily apparent but simply haven’t been backed up in the lab.