Cannabis Science — page 6

A 2026 study of 1,400 chronic pain patients found balanced THC:CBD ratios outperform THC-dominant or CBD-dominant. The science of finding your sweet spot.

Cannabis has two dominant palate camps: gas (diesel, funk, fuel) and candy (sweet, fruity, dessert). The terpene science and what your palate says about you.

Hash Burger took Leafly's 2025 Strain of the Year — a Donny Burger × Han Solo Burger funk-gas hybrid that marked the post-Cookies cannabis era pivot.

A 2026 compliance study found 56% of hemp-derived THC retailers sold to underage-appearing buyers. What this means for parents, consumers, and the industry.

Tetraploid cannabis plants carry double the chromosomes of normal plants. Here's what polyploid breeding actually does to potency, terpenes, and your flower.

Sun-grown cannabis develops more complex terpene profiles than indoor — UV stress, full-spectrum light, and terroir make outdoor flower aromatically superior.

A 2026 cohort of 954 patients found alcohol roughly doubles brain aneurysm rupture risk while cannabis showed no significant link. The data, with caveats.

Cannabis regulars don't chase trending strains — they pick reliable daily drivers like Blue Dream and Wedding Cake. The data on consistency over hype.

A 2026 Lancet Psychiatry meta-analysis pooled 54 RCTs of cannabinoid mental health treatments. Signals, null results, and the GRADE-rated honest verdict.

Toad Venom's genetics, Becky connection, September 2026 lab results, and latest releases. Separate verified batch data from strain hype.

Wedding Cake is the #4 most popular strain in America — Triangle Kush × Animal Mints, ~25% THC, evening favorite. Terpenes, effects, and why it never fades.

After 50 years of male-dominated cannabis use, women now consume more in key segments. The data, the products, and what's driving the gender reversal.

Your brain makes its own cannabinoid called 2-AG. New research shows it controls dopamine-driven decisions — and why this matters for cannabis users.

After heavy 4/20 use, your CB1 receptors need a break. The science of tolerance — plus 3-day, 7-day, and 14-day reset protocols that actually work.

A Feb 2026 Addiction meta-analysis links cannabis ad exposure to higher odds of use, with the strongest signal for digital and social-media ads.

What the research actually shows about cannabis for menopause symptoms—sleep, mood, hot flashes, and joint pain—and the limits of current evidence.

A 2026 NHANES analysis of 5,827 middle-aged adults links frequent cannabis use to lower Klotho, a biological-aging biomarker. A sober, hedged breakdown.

Gelato sits at #2 on our popularity leaderboard. A data-driven look at terpenes, Cookies-era lineage, and why its descendants dominate modern cannabis.

OG Kush is the genetic backbone of modern cannabis — father of GSC, Wedding Cake, Bubba Kush, GMO, and more. A data look at terpenes and lineage.

The best cannabis seed banks in 2026—genetics, germination guarantees, stealth shipping, and how to choose seeds by terpene profile.

Bubble hash, kief, or dry sift? Compare potency, production methods, micron screens, star ratings, and when to choose each solventless concentrate.

What does the latest research say about cannabis and bipolar disorder? A science-based look at real risks, drug interactions, and harm reduction.

CBD and THC can spike warfarin INR levels dangerously. Learn the CYP450 mechanism, documented case reports, DOAC risks, and what to tell your doctor.

Explore what research says about cannabis and OCD, from endocannabinoid science to practical considerations for managing obsessive-compulsive symptoms.